Senior Management Accountant

Posted 17 April 2024
SalaryLevel 6 - $110, 309 per annum
LocationPerth
Job type Contract
DisciplineAccounting
ReferenceJO-2404-492549

Job description

Position: Senior Management Accountant 

DFP Perth are seeking an experienced Senior Mangement Accountant to engage on a temporary contract with a State Government agency based in Perth’s CBD 6000.  

Start Date: Immediately  
Length of Assignment: 12 months  
Location: Perth CBD 6000 
Hours: 40 hours per week  
Pay Rate: Level 6 – $110, 309 per annum 

Description: As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in shaping financial strategies and decisions for the department and statutory authorities. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the internal budget framework, undertake budget submissions, financial analysis, and reporting to facilitate effective business management and decision-making.
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Develop budget submissions for annual and mid-year review processes. 
  • Coordinate robust business cases to support funding submissions. 
  • Review Tariffs, Fees, and Charges (TF&C) in line with Treasury guidelines. 
  • Prepare annual budget papers and estimate hearing files. 
  • Conduct service costing and performance indicator calculations. 
  • Coordinate Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMP). 
  • Ensure accuracy of information in Treasury’s Strategic Information Management System (SIMS). 
  • Liaise with Treasury on budget matters. 
  • Analyze and interpret complex financial data for monthly financial performance reports. 
  • Collaborate with business areas for full-year forecasting. 
  • Provide financial advice on government budget policies and directives. 
  • Partner with business areas to offer value-added financial advice. 
  • Assist in developing financial policies and procedures. 
  • Support the review and implementation of business improvement projects. 
  • Uphold Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Work Health and Safety, and ethical principles. 
Special Requirements: All department positions require a national police check. 

Requirements: 
  • Considerable experience in management accounting and financial management, preferably in a medium to large organization. 
  • Proven expertise in accrual-based budgeting and resolving accounting-related problems. 
  • Substantial experience using complex financial management systems, with advanced Excel skills. 
  • Sound experience in developing accounting policies, procedures, and systems. 
  • Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills for analyzing complex financial information. 
  • Tertiary qualification in accounting or related discipline highly desirable. 
 
 
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with your resume/CV and availability details. If you have any questions please contact Donavan Cargin on dcargin@dfp.com.au or on 08 9287 9812.

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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
 
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