ACT Government Hiring for Assistant Director – Financial Management Reporting Job at Canberra Full Time

The ACT Health Directorate is looking for an Assistant Director of Financial Management Reporting.

Under broad direction this position will play an important management reporting role with a particular focus on internal budget management, monthly performance analysis, financial forecast, and advice to Divisions within the ACT Health Directorate. To be successful in this role you will have a high level of attention to detail, including proficient spreadsheet and analysis skills, sound communication skills, including the ability to resolve problems by enlisting recourses, policies and technical financial support and the ability to manage deadlines and coordinate a variety of tasks.

The primary responsibilities for the position are to:

• Assist Divisions to maintain budget integrity through the development and maintenance of accurate expenditure and revenue budgets, monitoring expenditure, analyse variation to budget/targets and forecast financial performance.
• Monitor and analyse operational, human resources and financial activities and outcomes against performance objectives, benchmarks, and operational plans.
• Undertake analysis of financial performance of divisions and prepare meaningful reports for the executive and teams.
• Undertake and enhance the Directorates internal reporting processes to better practice standards and the timely achievement of established deadlines.
• Provide leadership and promote a commitment to high quality customer service principles, practices, and attributes.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the section.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Membership and professional accreditation or progress thereto of a peak Australian accounting body such as CPA or CA is highly desirable.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a two-page statement addressing your suitability for the role based on your Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities and Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description and a copy of your current curriculum vitae.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of permanency.

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