About the role: 

The Senior Financial Accountant works in a team with a diverse range of financial accounting and reporting focused functions relating to portfolio entities.  These include providing advice and guidance on financial accounting and reporting matters, managing financial data and reporting as well as a common chart of accounts, and advising on these to stakeholders. Key deliverables of the role include whole of Government financial reporting of variance analysis monthly trial balance submission and eliminations, mid-year and annual financial reporting for portfolio agencies as well as system knowledge for data collection and maintenance.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience in finance and accounting, the ability to problem solve and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Provide financial management, analysis and reporting services to stakeholders within the department and broader health portfolio. Typical outputs may include:

• Preparation of portfolio agencies' financial data submission to Department of Treasury and Finance including monthly trial balance consolidation and eliminations, variance commentary, mid-year and annual financial reporting
• System management for financial data submission
• Grants reconciliation
• Forecast / commentary
• Borrowing cap – BDO Lead
• Revaluation
• Reviewing guidelines and standards, developing policies, providing advice and acting as a central point of integration and interpretation on accounting and financial policy issues for the health portfolio;
• Guiding, monitoring and reporting on the financial practices of portfolio agencies;
• Developing and providing advice on model accounts for portfolio agencies;
• Collecting, collating and analysing portfolio agencies' financial information and producing reports and briefings to the Secretary, Minister or other stakeholders on these results. 

 To view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date please click on the position description attached. 

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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