Financial Systems Accountant

• Be a key active team member in the Finance and Corporate Services Team 
• Based at Burwood east 
• Full-time, ongoing role 

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.  

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria is deeply committed to the community it serves and is among the most dedicated and highly skills in its field.

About the Role

The Financial Systems Accountant is a key and active participant of the Finance and Corporate Services (F&CS) department. Reporting to the Asset Accountant, the goal of the function is to administer the finance systems, including providing end-user support to other business areas. This role will drive the integrity of financial data in the finance systems, and preserve the integrity of financial data and systems, ensuring transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. This role will also provide financial accounting support where required. 

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Perform periodic review of financial system data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, inclusive of purchase orders, requisitions, vendor master file, employee reimbursements and bank access.
• Assist with providing information for annual financial statements, internal and external requirement
• Support with preparation of taxation and insurance requirements.
• Assist with review of general ledger transactions, month/year end accraul journals and balance sheet reconsilitations.
• Where required monitor and perform data uploads and integrations into finance systems from other business systems.
   

About You

The preferred candidate will have experience in accounting and finance in a medium to large complex organisation within the public sector a have the following skills and experience:

•  Diploma/Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
•  An aptitude for problem solving in the context of accounting and financial compliance.
• Demonstrable ability and understanding of accounting concepts and accounting standard.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Office suite competency, particularly with regards to Excel.

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 8 December 2024.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.