Transport and Main Roads Hiring for Finance Advisor (Financial Reporting) Job at Brisbane Full Time

• Undertake a key functional role contributing to the effective and timely discharge of departmental statutory financial reporting requirements. To achieve the outcomes of the role, the incumbent is required to have a thorough knowledge of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019 and relevant Australian Accounting Standards. This knowledge and expertise will then support the application of concepts, frameworks and policies in financial statements and financial reporting. – Contribute to the achievement of adequate levels of integrity and accuracy of departmental financial accounting records and internal controls. This position offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge in the Australian Accounting Standards particularly in terms of the application of accrual accounting concepts in financial statements and financial reporting generally. This expertise will then support the application of Queensland Treasury policies and financial reporting requirements. – Contribute to specific financial management change projects through consideration and delivery of financial accounting principles in the operation, maintenance and enhancement of existing work practices. Accountabilities include:
• Undertake various tasks related to the production of financial reports and consolidated financial statements, and address financial reporting issues to ensure departmental compliance with relevant legislation, government policies, Australian Accounting Standards and other pronouncements. – Monitor and undertake reviews of the effectiveness of various financial reporting internal controls. For example, general ledger reconciliations and other data integrity checks and initiate investigative and follow up action as required. – Review policies, practices and procedures to identify business improvement opportunities and internal control improvements, ensure appropriate re-engineering of work practices and exploitation of modern technology. – Maintain personal expertise in financial reporting prescribed legislation, accounting standards and government policies. – Provide expertise and advice to departmental officers in relation to the application of accounting policies impacting on financial reporting and the design and implementation of information systems with emphasis on financial accounting processes in support of the departmental financial management framework. – Undertake tasks relevant to the resolution of audit issues associated with financial accounting and financial reporting. – Participate as a member of business improvement teams and project task groups as required. – Building and maintaining effective, co-operative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including Regions, Divisions and Business units and external agencies. – Complete adhoc tasks as required. Mandatory requirements: – Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended person for this role

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/458841/22

Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 January 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.