Department of Treasury & Finance Hiring for Finance Analyst Job at Melbourne Full Time

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

The Shared Service Provider (SSP) is part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to a whole of government approach to the provision of shared corporate services.

SSP group provides accommodation management, Whole of Government Library, and Carpool services to Victorian Government departments and selected agencies. From 2019 under the Centralised Accommodation Management (CAM) government savings initiative, SSP has managed the Government office accommodation centrally to achieve the mandated saving by increased efficiency through strategic accommodation management, streamlined service and the scale of economy. The SSP Finance team supports the delivery arms of SSP, performing service costing, budgeting, board reporting, monitoring cash balances, and ensuring timely invoice payments and receipts. It also manages strong working relationships with all client departments, external vendors, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office, DTF Corporate Finance and other divisions, among others.

About the role

The role reports directly into the Finance manager, where you will help support the delivery arms of SSP.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review and analyse data provided by client departments and agencies or the real estate outsourced provider, conducting quality checks, initiating investigations and resolving queries in a timely manner.
• Proactively investigate anomalies or accounting issues which may impact the accuracy of the department’s reporting, working with all relevant stakeholders and keeping senior SSP Finance staff advised.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, monthly and annual account working papers, financial reports, briefings and other ad hoc reports and correspondence.
• Develop strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and ensure a high level of client service. Constructively work to resolve issues or escalate where required.
• Undertake various projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance accounting controls, trust governance, service delivery, budget effectiveness or improved client outcomes.

About you

To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of financial management and reporting requirements under the Accounting Standards, as well as government policies and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex or time0consuming deliverables using judgement to address competing priorities and develop a work plan.
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical abilities, including demonstrated ability to prepare and present financial data which assists decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a tea, environment, and to constructively support the delivery of team and organisation-wide outputs.
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and relationship management skills, including ability to liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholder at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

How to apply

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact [email protected]

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close midnight, 21st of April 2022

If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please email [email protected]

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with DTF’s obligations under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic). Therefore, it is a requirement that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake work outside of their ordinary place of residence (unless a medical exemption applies).

To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, DTF may request proof of vaccination at the time of interview.