Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government. About the company: This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations. A great opportunity for an Assistant Director of Finance to join this busy team for a 12-month temporary assignment. About the role: • Leading components of the Financial Reporting team and functions, including month end inputs, reporting, analysis, risks, and controls, including the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations. • Driving, maintaining, and improving the month-end cycle across the finance team. Ensuring an efficient, timely and accurate processing of month-end, with a continuous improvement culture. • Coordinating monthly General Ledger close and reporting procedures relevant to the Agency and the Scheme and maintaining the centralised General Ledger Journal posting register. • Leading preparation of notes and schedules for the Agency’s financial statements and liaising with the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) regarding audit matters. • Management of key stakeholders including internal and external auditors, business partners and other stakeholders. • End-to-end management and reporting of the Agency's fixed assets register, coordinating accounting processes with Corporate Shared Services and Agency resources. • Overseeing compliance and financial assessment of the Agency's property lease contracts negotiated by the Agency, and coordination of all financial accounting entries into the lease accounting register. You will have: • Technical, accounting and finance advice experience and skills. • Experience in financial strategies and policies • Experience written material including various briefs, reports, discussion papers, and financial Strategic Plan. • Experience managing highly complex or sensitive finance functions, projects, and work programs. • Executive Leadership experience • Stakeholder Management experience Benefits: • ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance) • 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension • Full time hours Monday to Friday • Surry Hills Location hybrid working from home options. • $ 602.55 per day Super How to apply: Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply. Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship. Please click ‘APPLY” to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role. Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 20th January 2025