Assistant Director - Financial Accounting
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) seeks a highly experienced finance professional to join the Finance and Procurement team as an Assistant Director, Financial Accounting in a full-time ongoing role.
This position can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.
About the ART:
The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape by providing an independent review process for decisions made under various Commonwealth laws.
As the Assistant Director, Financial Accounting, you will manage a team responsible for the organisation's financial and accounting operations, including monthly financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and annual reports, ensuring compliance with statutory law, finance and tax regulations, treasury, and taxation functions, and maintaining relationships with external auditors and banks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Accounting: Manage the monthly financial reporting and annual financial statements and reporting processes in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Accountability: Maintain and document accounting procedures & policies, position papers and solve technical accounting issues.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain complex internal and external relationships with auditors, banks, government entities, and other stakeholders by working collaboratively and providing high-level technical support, including managing the resolution of issues or complaints.
4. Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop the Financial Accounting team. Promote positive behaviours, leading by example and taking a proactive approach to working across functions to deliver on Finance & Procurement priorities.
5. Expertise: Collaborate with and provide timely advice to colleagues, business managers, and the executive leadership team on the financial framework and compliance matters.
About You:
You are an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career and achieve results at a national level.
* A motivated finance professional preferably with public sector experience.
* A person who is proficient with accounting standards, who can develop and refine accounting policies and position papers.
* A person who is experienced and motivated in managing a team and internal and external stakeholder relationships to deliver high-quality accounting and reporting services.
To Be Successful:
* A thorough knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and procedures, along with strong management skills, including the ability to establish and monitor work area plans, build staff capability using coaching, mentoring, and effective performance management.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to problem-solve issues, improve business processes, and influence innovations.
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, along with the ability to work under pressure, including managing multiple workloads and meeting tight deadlines with limited supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically, providing expert advice and technical accounting guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring advice is aligned to strategic goals and initiatives.
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance.
We Are an Equal Opportunities Employer:
The Administrative Review Tribunal is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community, and mature age people.