This role is part of the Asset Management team within Organisational Capability Command (OCC) which is focused on providing an enhanced asset management capability to the QPS. As part of this team you will provide strategic advice, analysis and support to key stakeholders in relation to asset management practices and assist in the development of a range of strategy, planning and reporting documents (including Asset Management and Maintenance Plans, Asset Lifecycle Plans).
This role is also responsible for coordinating finance functions across the command.
You will be responsible for creating, maintaining and reviewing policies, systems and procedures to achieve best practice in financial management and reporting within OCC, working closely with members from Finance Division.
The Core Capability Requirements for this role are:
• Provide advice to Assistant Commissioner and senior managers, OCC in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial accounting policies, systems, and procedures.
• Provide advice on budget preparation, financial reporting requirements and asset accounting policies, procedures and issues to functional governance committees, senior management, Finance Division and external stakeholders.
• Research matters to develop and prepare quality reports, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence for management on financial service and accounting issues.
• Plan, manage and monitor the preparation of OCC's internal and external budget submissions and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Service's asset accounting policy, relevant Treasury guidelines, standards and audit requirements.
• Coordinating the agency's components of the Total Asset Management Plan (TAMP), particularly capability gap analysis and asset rationalisation and disposal plans.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of monthly and yearly financial timetables, preparation of adjusting journals, ongoing reconciliation, review of provisions, and whole-of-Government financial information requirement codes.
• Develop, implement and continuously review financial accounting systems and procedures and establish and carry out systems appraisals and risk management assessments.
• Proactively develop and foster networks with Finance to develop and maintain an understanding of Finance's operations and duties.
Role Requirements:
Mandatory: While there are no mandatory requirements for this role, having a tertiary business or accounting qualification and professional standing, advanced MS Excel skills and an understanding of financial management in a large State government entity would be an advantage.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/576690/24
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 July 2024