The role

• Leading a small team to deliver the Treasury’s administered hard close and annual financial statements, associated notes, lead schedules, trend analysis and variance reporting.
• Leading the team to prepare monthly reporting to Department of Finance, supported by reconciliations, trend analysis and variance reporting.
• Developing the team to investigate, research and resolve complex financial accounting issues, supported with detailed technical accounting position papers, with reference to Australian Accounting Standards and Whole of Government requirements.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to the team to ensure they have the skills and capabilities to achieve the teams outcomes as per the financial statement project plan and annual work plan.
• Engaging with accounting experts, policy areas and other agencies on the recording and reporting of administered items.
• Provision of high-level accounting and related technical advice and recommendations to the Chief Finance Officer, the business, and executives.
• Working collaboratively with CFOB EL1 and 2 colleagues to support the Chief Finance Officer, in the discharge of responsibilities.

Skills / Experience

All applicants must be CA or CPA qualified and have Commonwealth financial reporting experience.

Financial audit experience is highly desirable.

Job description

The Treasury is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director to fill a financial accounting role in the External Reporting Team, within the Chief Finance Officer Branch (CFOB). 

About the role

CFOB delivers a broad range of financial advice and services to the Treasury in line with the Government’s financial and compliance framework, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The Branch is responsible for financial accounting and external reporting, budgeting, financial framework compliance, financial systems, travel policy and property services.

The External Reporting Team is responsible for the Treasury’s annual and monthly financial reporting and all external reporting obligations. This includes preparing the departmental and administered financial statements, managing the annual audit process with the Australian National Audit Office, delivering monthly reporting to the Department of Finance, and managing appropriations, cash and administered payments. The Team also provides accounting and taxation support across the department. 

There are two EL1 roles within the External Reporting Team, and the expectation is that you work closely together combining resources where appropriate, to ensure the broader team deliverables are met on time and to a consistently high standard. 

Eligibility requirements

Under Section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees of the Treasury are required to be Australian Citizens.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain, at a minimum, a Baseline security clearance, and will be subject to pre-employment screening checks. 

Some positions may require a higher level of clearance, as specified in the position description.

About the agency

The Treasury is a respected and influential central economic agency. We provide authoritative advice and analysis to the Australian Government on a broad range of economic, fiscal, structural, financial and tax policy issues. We also monitor global economic conditions to make sure Australia is well placed to respond to emerging trends. Treasury provides some of the best opportunities in the public service. Treasury presents a challenging and rewarding career with the opportunity to contribute substantially to Government policy that affects all Australians. The Treasury’s staff are drawn from many professions representing diversity in experience and skills. We seek passionate staff who will work collaboratively to deliver the ideas and advice that will help Australia meet the challenges of the coming years. Treasury offers attractive salaries and employer superannuation as well as a range of other benefits, including generous leave entitlements, salary packaging and a closedown period over the Christmas holiday. The Treasury is a flexible, dynamic and diverse workplace with offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Notes

This recruitment process is being used to fill an ongoing position. A merit pool may be established to fill future ongoing or non-ongoing positions, should they become available within 18 months from the date advertised.