The Manager, Finance is a member of the Corporate Services function with the position reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Services.
The position assists the Head of Corporate Services and Director Operations and Services to provide expert financial management advice to the Commissioner, supports the Leadership Team and other internal stakeholders.
Department: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission About the Commission: The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under Victoria's key human rights laws - the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 , the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 , the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Change and Suppression Practice Prohibition Act 2021.
Our vision is for a fair, safe, and inclusive Victoria where every person is respected and treated with dignity.
We work with others to eliminate inequality and build a community that respects and promotes human rights and equal opportunity.
We are a small and buzzing organisation that embraces the VPS values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The Manager, Finance will ideally have strong interpersonal skills and is able to develop and build effective relationships with stakeholders and can confidently provide verbal and written financial advice that aligns with organisational objectives and strategies.
They will have experience analysing financial and operational performance to enable timely budget formulation, modelling, forecasting and projections.
The role is fixed term for 12 months.
Some of your duties will include: Oversee and ensure compliance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and the day-to-day budget monitoring at the Commission.
Contribute as required in the investigation and implementation of critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, fiscal efficiency of the Commission and budget effectiveness, which leads to improved outcomes.
Ensure strategic and timely financial advice is provided to key stakeholders including the Commissioner, Audit and Risk Committee, VEOHRC Board, and to the Department of Justice & Community Safety (DJCS) Central Finance Team and inform them of any issues and risks that may significantly affect the financial performance and position of the Commission.
Build strong and effective working relationships with Commission's Leadership Team and staff and key external stakeholders including officers of DJCS in relation to all budget, financial and audit issues.
About you: To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven and demonstrated experience preparing and reporting on financial information, annual reports, and other relevant statistical information.
Knowledge of government Oracle 11i financial management system and preferably a budget management system.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive team.
Qualifications: An appropriate business or finance related qualification is required.
A professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) is preferable but not mandatory.
How to Apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply.
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people and we support flexible work arrangements.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Commission is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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