• Several positions available
• Central Location
• High profile department

Our client, a highly respected Government Department is currently seeking several EL1 Assistant Directors to join the Finance Section of the Department on a permanent basis.  Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director role involves providing Directors and Senior Executives with high quality financial advice to support the Departments' budget.

Duties: 

• Briefing Senior Executives on financial issues of strategic importance
• Lead a small team in financial management and reporting
• Providing assurance on cost estimates for major proposals, accounting estimates and forecasts
• Provide guidance, including quality control
• Investigate and analyse financial management systems
• Provide financial management stewardship, governance and policy guidance
• Liase with stakeholders within the Department and other Government agencies
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Demonstrated relevant experience and understanding of budgeting, accounting, concepts and analysis of financial information
• Proven ability to shape strategic thinking
• Previous experience with SAP
• Professional qualifications in Accounting or related field or CPA/CA qualifications are highly desirable

Australian Citizens with a current Baseline or Baseline Clearance is preferred.   

If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with the above skills, apply today.