Are you looking for a new adventure? Come join Corporate Services Division as a Director, Accounting Services where you will lead the financial and asset accounting functions, including the oversight of transactional processing, to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data in the financial accounting systems, statutory and legislative compliance, for the Department of Health.

Job details

Your key responsibilities:

• Custodian of the Department's general ledger and responsible for the development and maintenance of key internal controls to contain risks and ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Oversee the production of audit cleared annual financial statements, schedules, account movement analysis, analytical reviews and the satisfactory compliance with auditing standards and regulations (including proforma and interim audited financial statements).
• Oversee the production of monthly statutory reporting with an associated analytical review within defined timeframes for the Department executives.
• Oversee the production of quarterly statutory reporting with an associated analytical review withing defined timeframes for the Department executives and Audit & Risk Committee.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Advanced understanding of and experience in the application, review and assessment of Australian Accounting Standards, legislation, contemporary financial management practices and policies, with experience in providing advice to executives and other stakeholders and in the development of policies, procedures and reporting mechanisms affecting more than one entity.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and success in the leadership and management of continuous improvement programs and initiatives in the areas of financial management, with a demonstrated ability to lead, develop and advance successful teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of contemporary financial management information technology, together with experience in the formulation of strategic direction and actions that are aligned to better practice and meet the needs of the Department and all other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills, with proven experience in articulating and persuading internal and external stakeholders to agree to and accept fundamental accounting judgements alongside an ability to lead and establish a group consensus when faced with sector unique accounting challenges.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

 Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Director Accounting Services RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)