Our Federal Government client is seeking an Assistant Director with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement? You will play a key role in driving excellence and supporting major transformation, including the implementation of new financial management systems.

The Financial Management Branch manages strategic financial services across the department and leads relationships with external departments, agencies and organisations. They ensure a high quality financial environment through governance, accurate guidance and the delivery of core services including:

• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Treasury Management
• Financial Systems Administration
• Travel and Purchase Card Management

The Department are currently modernising their operations, including rolling out new expense management tools and a Financial Management Information System, to enable smarter, more effective service delivery.

The Role

As the Assistant Director - Treasury and Accounts Receivable, you will report to the Director of Financial Operations and oversee multiple financial operations functions, including Treasury, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Travel.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supervising and mentoring a small, high performing team
• Providing technical and strategic advice on financial operational matters
• Managing workload priorities and quality assurance
• Supporting policy development and leading process improvements
• Overseeing reconciliations, journals, and financial reporting
• Maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a results oriented financial leader who is:

• Experienced in managing Financial Operations (5+ years
• Skilled in team leadership and staff development (3+ years)
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Technically sound with a deep understanding of Commonwealth financial legislation and policy
• Proficient in using financial systems and tools, including CBMS, TechnologyOne, and Microsoft Excel
• Adaptable, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement

Mandatory Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in financial operations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Australian Citizen

On Offer:

• S26 Transfer or an hourly rate of between $90 - $100 + super
• Training and Development
• Hybrid Arrangement

For any questions, please call Mel Ireland on 07 3239 2598 or apply now for an immediate start.

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