Australia’s largest public museum organisation seeks an enthusiastic and values-driven individual to undertake a managerial role within the Finance Department.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Museums Victoria cares for the State’s scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit museumvictoria.com.au/about/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The primary responsibility of the Finance Manager will be to provide authoritative, accurate and practical expert-level advice and services in financial accounting and reporting and financial management compliance to management and other staff across the organisation.
Notable skills and experiences:
- Project manage End of Financial Year and Financial statement improvements / external audit issues
- Provide technical accounting support to the organisation by providing expert-level advice on applying accounting standards and reporting directions, identifying compliance issues and relevant responses, and implementing changes as required.
- Support the internal audit program and annual financial management compliance reviews through effective responses to data requests, queries and agreed management actions.
- Review and approve monthly payments, accounting for fixed assets and leases, accounts payable, accounts receivable, annual reconciliations and payroll tax returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy with relevant legislation.
- Develop, maintain and continuously improve finance policies and procedures.
- Provide supervision and leadership to financial accounting staff and finance operations staff.
- Support the Head of Finance in preparing Audit and Risk Committee and Board Papers.
- Coordinate and oversee the annual external audit process with the Victorian Auditor General’s Office.
- Develop, deliver and communicate financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate the regular review and update of the chart of accounts, supervise the management of motor vehicle fleet management and support budget realignment work
- Comply with Museums Victoria’s policies and procedures and with relevant legislation and regulations.
The successful applicant will have the following attributes:
- Proven experience in providing timely and accurate accounts, financial accounting, and reporting services.
- Demonstrated experience meeting technical accounting requirements with a strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards and public sector financial reporting requirements.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills applied to business, systems and accounting scenarios and close attention to detail.
- High initiative and organisational skills, with a track record of providing a strong customer focus and exceeding customer expectations and organisational timelines (including supplier payment).
- Demonstrated proficiency in financial management systems (e.g. MS Dynamics GP) and advanced level with MS Excel.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in providing and communicating financial advice and information to various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated proficiency in management reporting systems, including developing and implementing new and improved reports.
- A management style that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
For more information and to apply visit: JobsVic.
