The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Support, Tax and Insurance, the Finance Officer works as part of a team that assists with the analysis and reconciliation of departmental financial data. The position plays an integral role in processing month-end journals and reconciliations to meet financial risk and control, audit and financial reporting requirements. The position will demonstrate a high level of proficiency and expertise in the reconciliation of data and departmental corporate systems.
About you
Main responsibilities include:
- Overseeing and monitoring the Department's Creditors and Revenue control functions.
- Preparing and processing month end journals and GL adjustment journals.
- Producing timely and accurate reconciliations and workpapers.
- Tracking and escalating reconciliation issues and helping to resolve them.
Qualification(s)
A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline is desirable. Membership of, or progress towards membership of, CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is also desirable.
Specialist Expertise
- Proven knowledge and experience in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts including bank, payroll and assets.
- Experience with Oracle Financials or a similar enterprise financial system would be advantageous but is not mandatory.
- Understanding of financial controls, audit evidence and public sector financial management requirements would also be desirable.
What we offer
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of adaptable working arrangements.