Financial Services Division Financial Services Division is responsible for designing and implementing financial management principles, processes, and systems to ensure that managers have the necessary support to execute their financial management responsibilities. The Division is responsible for establishing the appropriate financial management and assurance environment within the Departments corporate, schools, groups, regions, and the statutory authorities. Infrastructure Budget and Accounting Branch - Accounting and Reporting team (Fixed Assets) As part of the Infrastructure Budget and Accounting Branch, the Accounting and Reporting (Fixed Assets) teamdevelops, maintains and seeks to continuously improve financial reporting processes which allow school asset managers to make effective decisions in the financial management of school assets. About the Senior Asset Accountant The role is responsible for developing accounting business processes for assets to ensure ongoing compliance with best practice and accounting standards. Working as part of a team, this is a dynamic role which focuses on the full end-to-end asset life cycle accounting function with a desire to identify process improvement opportunities. Key accountabilities include: Provide expert advice on asset accounting and financial management to enable effective decision making and achievement of outcomes. Produce high quality briefings and reports and provide advice to enable effective decision-making. Use knowledge of asset accounting to ensure that processes for the management of financial and asset information are aligned to best practice, accounting standards, the Financial Management Act and financial reporting directions Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure ongoing compliance with standards and consistency and excellence of output Maintain the fixed asset register and perform the end to end fixed asset accounting functions (additions, disposals, depreciation, capitalisation, impairment assessment, reconciliation etc) Facilitate the cyclical asset revaluations Lead the delivery of projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes relating to asset accounting and financial management Develop financial policies, processes and procedures to support reviews, financial analysis, financial management and reporting Drive development of financial system functionality to facilitate asset accounting processes Provide and assist with the development of financial statements and audit, submissions, briefings and reports. Attributes The ideal candidate will have the following capabilities and qualities including: Specialist Expertise for Finance A sound understanding and knowledge of the asset accounting principles and standards as applied in the government sector. Planning and Organising Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal Recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required Problem Solving Analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available Identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems Implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required Liaises with stakeholders Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving Service Excellence Constructively deals with service issues that arise in a timely manner Effectively manages risks to service delivery Identifies and responds to clients' underlying needs Looks beyond the obvious to provide outstanding levels of service Uses understanding of the client or stakeholder's organisational context to tailor services and ensure a high quality response Written Communication Edits written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose Ensures appropriate style and formats are used Prepares complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language Desirable Qualifications and Experience Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Membership to CPA or CA is desirable. How to Apply Applications should include a resume and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages). Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Allan Choong - Manager, Accounting and Reporting (Fixed Assets) via (03) 9057 4468 or allan.choongeducation.vic.gov.au Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 4 February 2025