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Assistant Director, Financial Accounting

Assistant Director, Financial Accounting

Murray Darling Basin AuthorityCanberra, Australia
6 days ago
Job description

Ongoing or Non-ongoing

  • 110,203 - $121,238 plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge or Wodonga
  • Who are we

With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.

  • Our most important work is to
  • prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
  • operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
  • measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
  • supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
  • advise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plans
  • provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
  • engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.
  • Who are we looking for
  • In this role you will :

  • Manage audit requests from across the organisation, leading a small team of accountants to fulfill these requests and liaise with internal and external auditors.
  • Manage the completion of end-of-year and interim financial statements.
  • Draft accounting position papers for presentation to management and the Audit and Risk committee.
  • Review and update financial control systems and processes in accordance with relevant policies.
  • Analyse information for continuous improvement opportunities, resolve complex problems and implement alternative courses of action.
  • Provide guidance, support and advice to team members including the provision of on-the-job training and reviewing and checking work outputs.
  • Take responsibility for the achievements of own and team outcomes, monitor progress, and follow through to deliver quality outcomes.
  • Why work for us?
  • Do a variety of interesting and challenging work, be encouraged to try new things.
  • Be part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
  • Be part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
  • Enjoy a work-life balance that works for you, with access to flexible work arrangements.
  • Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
  • A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
  • Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided, in addition to annual leave provisions.
  • Generous leave provisions, and flexibility in hours of work.
  • Competitive working away from the office (WAFO) arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
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