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Management Accountant
Position DetailsPosition Number: Generic
Classification: Level 4
Award / Agreement: PSA 1992 / PSGOCSAGA 2017
Organisational Unit: Corporate Operations / Finance and Business Services / Management Accounting
Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Classification Evaluation Date:
JDF Review Date: 05 August 2019
Reporting RelationshipsThis position reports to:
Manager Management Accounting, Level 7
Positions Under Direct Supervision:
This position has no subordinates.
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About the Department
The Department of Communities’ mandate is fundamentally about providing pathways to individual, family and community wellbeing. The Department’s direction centres on building safe, strong, secure and inclusive communities that empower individuals and families across Western Australia to lead fulfilling lives.
The Department’s functions and services include disability services; child protection and family support; social and affordable housing; community initiatives and remote regional services reform.
The Department provides the opportunity to implement client centred services within a single outcome based framework across community services in Western Australia. This framework also provides for a specific focus on delivering integrated, place based services, recognising that community and individual needs vary significantly between metropolitan and regional communities.
The Department promotes diversity and embraces a high standard of equal opportunity, health and safety, and ethical practice. All employees are required to comply with relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles at all times.
Role Statement
This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of various internal and external financial reports (including the Annual Report and State Budget Papers), monitoring of budgets and the maintenance of financial costing models for the costing of services. This role works collaboratively with Managers and staff to ensure provision of high quality service.
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Duties and Responsibilities
1. BUDGET MANAGEMENT 1.1.Assists in the preparation of the Budget Statements and Estimates Notes
1.2.Assist in maintaining the Department’s financial and non-financial information in the
Department of Treasury’s Strategic Information Management System (SIMS) including
budget adjustments for the Mid-Year Review and Budget Process.
1.3.Assists in the preparation of the Department’s Internal Budget and monitoring the budget
throughout the financial year.
1.4.Assist in analysis and monitoring financial performance against budget including
reconciliations.
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING 2.1.Assists in the preparation of the Department’s Executive Management reports.
2.2.Assists in the preparation of the Report on Government Services (ROGS) for National
Reporting to the Productivity Commission.
2.3.Complies with statutory obligations, accounting standards, departmental policy and Whole
of Government financial management framework.
2.4.Ensures continuity and improvements in supporting systems of financial data
2.5. Other reporting
3. RESOURCE PRICING AND COSTING3.1.Assist in the preparation of service cost allocations and the costing of performance
indicators for the Department’s Budget Statements and Annual Report.
3.2.Assist in developing and maintaining financial costing models for costing of services and
other projects.
3.3.Assist in the review of Fees and Charges consistent with Treasury guidelines and
departmental revenue pricing policy.
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3.4.Assists in financial analysis, project evaluation and advice.
4. OTHER4.1.Assist in developing and maintaining best practice policy and procedures.
4.2.Ensures continuous improvements in practices and systems.
4.3.Ensures a quality customer service is provided at all times to internal and external
stakeholders.
4.4.Assists in the administration of the Department’s Financial System.
4.5.Other duties as required.
Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)
1. Sound knowledge and experience in accounting, budget preparation and analysing
information with an ability to identify and provide solutions to problems within a complex
organisation, including financial and management reports.
2. High level skills in financial modelling and use of Financial Management Information
Systems and spreadsheets.
3. Well demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in liaising
with a wide range of stakeholders including management.
4. Well developed and demonstrable planning and organisational skills to prioritise and
manage deliverables.
Desirable Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)
1. Substantial progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body.
Essential Eligibility Requirements / Special Appointment Requirements __________________________________________________________________________Management Accountant, Generic, Level 4
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1. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.
HR Registration
05 August 2019
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