Title:  Senior Financial Accountant

 About Us

 
The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. 

Mobility and Insights is a division the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for the delivery of better outcomes for users of the transport system through developing and coordinating customer and transport system insights, strategy and innovation.  

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.  The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities. 

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About the Role

Responsibility for the provision of high-quality accounting services to the organisation including balance sheet and other account reconciliations, month end processes and relevant accounting treatment of transactions, and information of DTP’s annual financial statements. This role will also be responsible for the accounting of DTP assets including maintenance of the asset register and relevant valuation under current accounting standards. This role also specialises in accounting for complex lease and service concession arrangements for the Department.

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We are seeking a finance professional with deep expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and complex asset management, including lease and service concession arrangements, ideally within a government context. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in Oracle-based systems, excellent stakeholder management, and personal attributes of resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities 

•    Ensure the accurate accounting treatment of DTP assets to ensure integrity of balances and accounts for assets with regards to leases and service concession arrangements.
•    Provide expert advice and support in relation to: the capitalisation, valuation and depreciation of DTP assets; the maintenance, reconciliation and analysis of asset records and the reconciliation, analysis and reporting of related financial information. 
•    Ensure that all monthly and recurring financial and accounting tasks are performed ensuring timelines and accuracy, update and maintain systems, provide financial help desk support and process financial transactions using professional services. 
•    Responsible for the preparation and completion of timely and accurate financial information for DTP’s monthly financial reports and for the annual financial statements. 
•    Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial reporting requirements as per the Standing Directions in the Financial Management Act and address any audit issues raised. 
•    Effectively liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure audit requirements are fulfilled successfully and in a timely manner. 
•    Deliver best practice financial management frameworks, policies and procedures to minimise business financial risk in the delivery of statewide accounting and financial services. 
•    In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities. 

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory 

•    A relevant tertiary degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or an equivalent field is required and membership of a relevant professional association. 

Desirable  

•    Proven experience in an asset management and lease accounting role, preferably within the Public Sector. 
•    An understanding of Financial ERP systems and their use in a Victorian Government context 

What we offer
 
•    Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable 
•    Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
•    A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
•    Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
•    Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
•    We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 9pm on Wednesday, the 14th of May 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Saleshni Singh - Manager Financial and Asset Accounting via saleshni.singh@transport.vic.gov.au . 

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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