Title: Financial Accountant
VPS4 $97,955 - $111,142 plus Superannuation
Ongoing fulltime position
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the Role
This role supports the accounting and reporting treatment of DTP assets. It involves accounting for leased assets, mainly Vic Fleet vehicle leases as the Departments has around 1000 vehicles through Vic Fleet finance lease arrangement. It also involves liaising with fleet team on vehicle arrangements and business partnering with regards to accounting for the assets and liabilities. It is responsible for the preparation of reconciliations and other general tasks to support the asset management process.
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Position Outcomes /Accountabilities
• Support the accurate accounting treatment of DTP assets to ensure integrity of balances, liaising with relevant divisions in DTP to obtain information on asset attributes.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of accurate financial information for the DTP annual report, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Support 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.
Key Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary accounting standards and practices and their application in an accounting function, Victorian Government accounting pronouncements, guidelines and financial reporting directions
• Experience in supporting the valuation of classes of different assets, including identification and
substantiation of inventory changes and develop detailed reconciliations prior to valuations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply skills to complete a range of work in progress related accounting functions, including capitalisation of completed capital works in consultation with business areas, analysis of post capitalisation and other cost components subject to special accounting treatment.
Mandatory
Desirable
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or relevant experience to meet the capabilities of the role.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 9 July 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 S Singh, Manager Financial And Asset Accountingvia email 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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