Country Fire Authority Hiring for Asset Accounting Manager Job at Burwood Full Time

• Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East
• Ongoing, Full Time
• $120,519 pa (plus 10% super) PTA 6

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world’s largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations. We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform.

About the Role:
A key role within the finance function currently exists for an experienced Asset Accountant. With responsibility for leading the asset accounting and reporting operations and maintaining accounting records, you will be a specialist in your field operating independently to achieve outcomes. With a large and complex asset base, this position is also responsible for managing accounting methodologies, implementing best practice asset accounting principles and business rules and making recommendations to the senior leadership team. Moreover, you will consult with other stakeholders within the Finance Department to agree on a suitable course of action when dealing with sensitive, high risk or business critical matters.

About You:

• Tertiary qualified in Accounting with current CPA, CA or equivalent
• Extensive experience in managing fixed assets within a public sector environment including application of government financial reporting requirements
• Possess a good understanding of internal controls and governance
• Extensive operational, asset accounting and financial reporting experience dealing with impairment reviews, valuation of complex asset classes, implementing best practice asset management principles (from a financial perspective)
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex material into meaningful information for end users
• Highly developed analytical capability and ability to apply strategic thinking and problem solving to financial reporting and analysis
• Experience with any ERP package (SAP, Oracle) and an advanced level of Excel proficiency will be highly regarded

Your Application:
When applying for a position with CFA, the key to progressing in the selection process is the quality of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you have the qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Your application should include:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Submitting your Application:
When you click the ‘apply’ button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

The successful applicant must be willing to complete pre-employment checks including a National Police History Check and Working with Children Check prior to receiving a job offer.

Applications close: 11:59pm 2 September 2021