Senior analyst, accounting policy

The Accounting Policy team have an opportunity for a Senior Analyst, Accounting Policy to join its high performing team on an ongoing basis.Contact: Chloe Lu****** and 03 7005 9181About us The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.Group The Financial Reporting Group has two distinct teams – Consolidated Reporting & Analysis and Accounting Policy. The Accounting Policy team:provides expert accounting advice on the State's major projects and transactions;manages the State's financial reporting framework (e.g. Victorian Financial Reporting Directions and Model Financial Statements);undertakes independent quality assurance on the Department's key products and publications;manages relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.About the role In the role you will be accountable for:routinely advise senior management on complex accounting and financial reporting issues and provide options for discussion and consideration that enable decision making;develop accounting and financial reporting policy frameworks and standards that support robust financial management and reporting practices across the Victorian Public Sector;provide leadership and guidance to Victorian public sector entities in the application of accounting standards and financial reporting policies and practices;contribute to the State's sustainability reporting policy development and implementation within the Victorian public sector;coordinate the quality assurance process of the Department's products and publications;build and maintain effective relationships within the Department and with other central and portfolio agencies including the ability to provide strategic focus to high-level problem solving and negotiations with key stakeholders;actively support and contribute to organisational goals, demonstrate organisational values and behaviours, and a commitment to personal and professional development.About you We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in:Technical expertise: Have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting practice, principles, concepts and Australian accounting standards with the demonstrated ability to translate those into advice to stakeholders. Experience in sustainability reporting (including climate reporting) is highly desirable.Communication: Proven ability to confidently and clearly convey positions, ideas and information to a wide range of stakeholders.Deliver solutions/continuous improvements: Demonstrated ability to create an environment of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.Leadership: Demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in delivering results.Relationships/teamwork: Demonstrated ability to identify, build and maintain strategic and productive relationships with key stakeholders.Experience and qualifications Please refer to the position description for the relevant experience and qualifications.About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences.How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board.To apply, select the 'Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight, date month, 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr