The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Finance and Business Performance Unit for an ongoing position.

• Salary: $95,102 - $107,905 (Plus Superannuation of 11.5%)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions maybe/are available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

Role Purpose

The Finance Advisor contributes towards the delivery of financial and budget management processes within the local work area. The role is focused on supporting the delivery of financial governance, reporting activities and developing systems and processes to support financial integrity and efficiency.

The role is responsible for:

• Provide timely delivery of high-quality budget to actual analysis.
• Identify material variances and trends for the business units to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Follow up on variances with stakeholders and provide correction journal when required.
• Assist the divisional management team in developing capability within the designated portfolio in relation
• to budget analysis at a cost centre/project level, and ensuring advice is complying with financial delegations, policy and procedures.
• Support the VCAA Finance team in the preparation of accurate monthly forecasting, Annual budgeting and performance analysis across business units.
• A dedicated focus on value-add to the business, reviewing and implementing process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Providing of insightful analysis to internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Foster good communication within the wider finance and operations teams and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of accounting entries relating to month-end and year-end processing, cash management, GST journal, debtors' management, GL reconciliations, and banking requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of the VCAA annual statutory reporting in accordance with accounting standards and other government and legislative requirements.
• Update and enforcing accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Advising, educating and supporting business units in financial and accounting policy and procedures.
• Assist with supporting of the sound financial management of the VCAA.

To be successful in this role

• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
• Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
• You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders for demanding clients to firm deadlines and budget constraints.
• Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful survey, data, reporting and improvement projects.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or equivalent work experience will be considered.

• Desirable: Membership of CPA Australia, ICAA or equivalent

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nataliya Mohylova via email Nataliya.Mohylova@education.vic.gov.au 

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 26-MAR-2025.