Team Lead - Finance Reporting

Job description

• 6-month contract with possible extension
• Government Agency based in Parramatta
• $60ph plus super

About The Company:

My client is a leading Government agency responsible for the development of NSW communities. They promote positive change by planning projects to increase tourism and protect our environment.
 
About the Role:

My client is seeking a Team Leader to manage the Financial Reporting and oversee a team of six Accountants. This role operates with a high level of autonomy in which you will be fully accountable for the accurate content of reports and expert advice whilst simultaneously managing a team. You will be a confident decision maker who is focused heavily on collaborating with the Finance Director to implement new strategy and accounting processes.

You will lead a strong finance team with the ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ closing of financial statements and provide valid financial advice to several business units within the cluster.
 
Responsibilities:

• Manage financial close – month end, soft and hard closing
• Manage the internal and external reporting for the entire cluster
• Accurately record all assets and liabilities Approve financial (including cash management and forecasting) reports, briefs and proposals
• Prepare briefing notes and reports to present to the CFO, Finance Executive and Secretary directly
• Communicate financial results clearly to relevant stakeholders
• Review existing and introduce new financial policies
• Consult Finance Director on operational issues and conflicts
• Implement process improvement
• Provide specialist financial advice to entities within DPE cluster
• Recognise talent and team capability

Challenges:

• To provide expert technical knowledge on government legislation, accounting policies and standards
• To provide significant operational value to the government agency
• Ensure consistent compliancy with NSW Treasury and Audit Office against strict deadlines

About You:

Personality:

• Confidence to lead and influence a team
• Ability to encourage professional development of staff
• Passion to contribute new ideas and implement new government processes
• Ability to promote and commit to great customer service
• Collaborative attitude
• Problem Solver
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience:

• CPA/ CA Qualification
• Strong display of government reporting skills
• Proven experience with delivery to strict deadlines
• Proven experience in the public sector

If this sounds like you, please send updated cv's through to sarah@charterhouse.com.au