Financial Accountant (VPSG4)

The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) is an independent statutory authority established to effectively manage Victoria's fisheries resources. The VFA works closely with many stakeholders to deliver three core outcomes. • Sustainable fishing and aquaculture
• Clear resource access and sharing arrangements
• Increased economic, social and cultural value. The VFA interacts closely with the Department of Transport (DOT) personnel. Additional information about the VFA can be obtained by visiting our website www.vfa.vic.gov.au

Victorian Fisheries Authority

Financial Accountant

• Annual Salary Range: VPS4$87,640 - $99,438 excluding superannuation
• Tenure: Fixed Term Position for 12 months
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Usual Work Location: Melbourne CBD (including remote working as required)

About the Team

The Finance team is responsible for assisting the Victorian Fisheries Authority's (VFA) to produce financial accounts and transactions that are accurate and are consistent with guiding frameworks.

About the Opportunity

• Support the Senior Financial Accountant to deliver the VFA's Annual financial statements in accordance with the Financial Management Act, the Ministerial Standing Directions and the Australian Accounting Standards.
• Perform duties that underpin the successful delivery of the annual financial statements including monthly account and journal processes, variance analysis and the ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial transactions.
• Support the Senior Financial Accountant through both the external audit and internal audit processes including resolution of audit findings.
• Use formal and informal channels to develop professional and productive relationships
• Assist with asset management activities including the development, implementation of a management information system.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Authority's compliance framework.
• Provide responsive advice to VFA staff on financial policies and procedures.
• Contribute ideas toward improving the effectiveness of business processes and financial systems.

About You

• Articulates how work policies and services fit into organisation's objectives; accepts responsibility for own actions; shows commitment to completing work activities effectively.
• Understands and can identify how own work is part of a system that connects to and interacts with other processes, people and structures; Understands systems thinking concepts and the role that systems thinking can play in solving complex problems and apply in own area of work.
• Seeks resolution of problems through policy or process guidelines; Otherwise seeks guidance by providing information and ideas relevant towards resolution of problem. Understands concepts enabling improvements in critical thinking and problem solving
• Executes work tasks against plan; where plans are not defined, prioritises tasks in line with the urgency and impact of tasks; Utilises approved task management tools; Maintains accurate project records;
• Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.
• Demonstration in preparing monthly account reconciliations and notes to annual financial statements.

Culture and Benefits

The VFA is committed to building a culture where flexible work arrangements are a focus to support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please call Natasha Lakhan (Senior Financial Accountant) on 0400 083 841

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and covering letter only. Applications close midnight on Tuesday 19 December 2021

Preferred applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the VFA will be treated in the strictest confidence.