Senior Finance Officer

Job no: 493452
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra
Classification: DHA Level 6

DHA is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the Financial Accounting Team. Apply now and be part of a rewarding career at DHA!

Position: Senior Finance Officer
Level: DHAL6
Salary Range: $97,587 to $112,189 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Location: Canberra

About us

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the team.

About your role

As the Senior Finance Officer, you will manage the development and delivery of monthly financial reports within required timeframes, including the review of financial transactions, preparation of financial journals and month end reconciliations to ensure data integrity.

The main duties of this role are:

• Manage the development and delivery of monthly financial reports within required time frames, including the review of financial transactions, preparation of financial journals and month end reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Assist with the preparation of the General Purpose Financial statements for DHA including liaison with external and internal auditors.
• Review of internal procedures and make recommendations to the Assistant Director Financial Reporting & Compliance regarding proposed changes. Manage the enactment of required changes to ensure best practice procedures are implemented.
• Manage the collation and reporting of financial information required by the Department of Finance or Department of Defence, including monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify and improve business processes relating to financial accounting functions.

About your team

The Finance Division is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of DHA, by supporting effective decision making, resource allocation and policy compliance for both internal and external stakeholders.

The team is committed to delivering accurate and reliable financial information across the whole organisation and takes pride supporting the broader organisation with achieving strategic goals in line with these functions.

For this role, we will consider how well you:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of accounting standards and practices and demonstrated ability to evaluate existing processes and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement through the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities in a commercial environment and to meet deadlines.
• Have highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to resolve and explain technical matters to a wide range of staff and to provide clear directions and advice to management in a professional manner.
• Apply strong analytical and conceptual skills including demonstrated experience in financial management systems and managing the completion of complex reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and liaison skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders, both internal and external to DHA, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, including membership of CPA or CA and experience in the use of financial management systems.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance
• Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.

This is a Non-ongoing Engagement for a period of 12 months, with the option of ongoing employment.

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

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Any questions? Please contact Lorella Kaufhold, Assistant Director – Financial Reporting and Compliance T: (02) 6217 8534 E: lorella.kaufhold@dha.gov.au

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

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

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close

AEST 11.55pm Tuesday, 15 October 2024

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