Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
ABOUT THE DIVISION AND BRANCH The Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (FARM) Division is a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about what we do. We are a diverse and supportive team that works collaboratively, are willing to go the extra mile to help others, celebrate our differences and value each other's contributions.
A role in FARM presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of shaping financial management and accounting policy advice to the Australian Government, including on its multibillion-dollar superannuation and investment funds, the Budget, financial framework, and the management of the Commonwealth's Official Public Account (the Commonwealth's central bank account). This is a unique opportunity to develop a set of skills which are highly valued and sought after in the government as well as in the private sector.
The Estimates and Reporting Branch is responsible for producing the Australian Government's General Government Sector Monthly Financial Statements and the annual Consolidated Financial Statements. The Branch also produces the financial statements and other financial tables for all annual estimates updates, including for budget publications.
The key duties of the position include:THE OPPORTUNITY The Monthly Reporting Team is looking for experienced financial accountants to assist in the accurate and timely preparation of whole-of-government financial reporting, including the Monthly Financial Statements (MFS) and the Consolidated Financial Statements (CFS). You will assist in analysis and briefing for senior executives and the Minister for Finance, and work closely with counterparts both within Finance and with other government entities.
This role would suit an individual who would like the opportunity to:
be exposed to a broad range of accounting and financial reporting matters, through your involvement in some of the most complex consolidations in the Australian Government.gain experience in data analytics using tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI, and advanced Excel queries, to analyse financial results and brief the Executive and Minister.build networks across the Australian Government, as you liaise with over 170 government entities;gain practical management and leadership experience, and assist in building capability through mentoring junior staff, including accounting graduates and interns.be supported to pursue professional qualifications, including being mentored by experienced Chartered Accountants (CA) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA).gain experience and be part of high priority work within other areas of the department through short-term secondments and surge opportunities, including assisting in the Budget process and the preparation of the CFS.DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill current and future vacancies. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to know the Department of FinanceAs a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met. Finance supports the government's ongoing priorities through the Budget process and fosters leading practice through the public sector resource management, governance and accountability frameworks. Finance plays a leading role in advising the government on many of its strategic priorities. We do this through our professional and considered approach to providing advice, developing policy, delivering services and engaging with our clients and stakeholders. Finance's key areas of focus are:
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