Job Description Form Template .gov.au
Job Description FormFinancial AccountantPosition DetailsPosition Number: GenericClassification: Level 4Award / Agreement:PSA 1992 / PSCSAA 2019Organisational Unit: Finance/ Financial AccountingLocation: Perth Metropolitan AreaClassification Date:Effective Date:March 2021Reporting RelationshipsThis position reports to: Manager Financial Accounting, Level 7Positions Under Direct Supervision:This position may supervise a small team.About the DepartmentThe Department of Communities’ mandate is fundamentally about providing pathways to individual, family and community wellbeing. The Department’s direction centres on building safe, strong, secure and inclusive communities that empower individuals and families across Western Australia to lead fulfilling lives.The Department’s functions and services include disability services; child protection and family support; social and affordable housing; community initiatives and remote regional services reform. The Department provides the opportunity to implement client centred services within a single outcome based framework across community services in Western Australia. This framework also provides for a specific focus on delivering integrated, place based services, recognising that community and individual needs vary significantly between metropolitan and regional communities. The Department promotes diversity and embraces a high standard of equal opportunity, health and safety, and ethical practice. All employees are required to comply with relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles at all times.Role StatementThis position is responsible for providing high quality; customer focused financial and business services to stakeholders in accordance with Financial Management Act, Treasurers Instructions and departmental policies and procedures.Duties and Responsibilities1.Accounting Services1.1Responsible for the completion of monthly general ledger reconciliations and initiate follow-up action as required1.2Assists in the preparation of the quarterly Whole of Government submission to Department of Treasury1.3Assists in the preparation of the annual financial statements and completion of working papers1.4Assists in the preparation of month end accruals, adjustments and journals1.5Maintains internal financial registers as required1.6Maintains fixed assets registers and performs annual revaluation exercise1.7Assists the Manager Financial Accounting as required to ensure branch goals are met2.Accounting Policies and Procedures2.1Assists in the development, documentation and updating of accounting policies and procedures 3.Corporate Responsibilities3.1 Exhibits accountability, professional integrity and respect consistent with the Communities Values, the Code of Conduct, and the public sector Code of Ethics.3.2Actively participates in the Communities performance development process and pursues professional and personal development opportunities.3.3Responsible for applying equal opportunity principles and practices in all aspects of this role.3.4Undertakes other responsibilities as directed.Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)1.Demonstrated sound experience in financial accounting and reporting.2.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.3.Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving skills.4.Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer's instructions.Desirable (Selection Criteria)1. CPA or CA qualification or equivalent or progress towards a relevant professional accounting qualification.Essential Eligibility Requirements / Special Appointment Requirements 1.Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance. ................
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