ACT Government Hiring for Assistant Finance Manager Job at Canberra Full Time

Strategic Finance is accountable for matters such as statutory reporting, internal management reporting, budget development and coordination, and ensuring ACT Health Directorate’s accounting policies and procedures remain comprehensive and current. The branch is also responsible for cash management, capital accounting and reporting and is the liaison point between ACT Health and Share Services Finance for financial reporting, banking, and taxation management.

The Financial Reporting Team provides strategic financial support to the Directorate, ensuring effective, efficient, and accurate financial policy advice and financial reporting.
Under broad direction this position will play an important role in financial reporting with a particular focus on ledger balances, analysis, asset management and reconciliations. This position also provides financial management support and advice to Divisions within the ACT Health Directorate, the responsibility includes but is not limited to internal budget management, monthly performance analysis and financial forecast.

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.

ACT Health supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance related role.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite applications, with intermediate excel skills and have the ability of performing basic formulas.
• High level of customer service, with consistently clear oral and written communication skills.
• High level of organisation skills and ability to work under pressure.

Highly Desirable:

• A degree level qualification (or progression towards) in accounting or relevant experience in a commensurate finance officer role.
• Membership/progression towards ICAANZ or CPA.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of ACT Governments financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Web and Excel TM1, APIAS, etc.).

Note: 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.

How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, responding to the required Selection Criteria in the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae, and contact details of at least two referees, one of which is your current manager.

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