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Manager Financial Policy and Governance

The CFA are proud of the work we do, protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

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About the Role

The Financial Governance, Compliance and Taxation Team works to establish effective internal control systems for financial management within CFA, covering financial, operational and compliance controls.

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Governance, Compliance and Taxation, the Manager Financial Policy and Governance will lead efforts to establish robust internal controls across CFA.

This leadership opportunity will see you support the development and implementation of financial management training strategies and provide expertise in developing effective financial governance strategies for CFA. Additionally, you will review outstanding control and reporting issues, analyse them to identify recurring themes and root causes and prepare dashboards and reports to communicate the current state of internal controls to the CFO, CFA Executive, Board, and Board Committees.

This role will involve engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to influence and educate them on process improvements and internal controls. The key responsibilities of the role are outlined on the position description attached.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Full Membership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)/Certified Practising Accountant Australia (CPA)/Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or national or international equivalent.
• Good understanding of audit and assurance either gained by formal qualification or experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in establishing and monitoring internal controls and policies and procedures in a large complex organisation.
• Ability to engender trust and confidence across CFA based upon the ability to understand business processes, evaluate the system of internal controls and support the integrity of financial and regulatory reporting on target, on time, and on budget.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills in the context of a government organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate across multiple business and technology functions, relationship building and consensus building.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential to effectively drive change across a culturally diverse workforce in the Public Sector.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to successfully initiate, manage and implement change in a business unit.
• Ability to work accurately in high pressure situations under tight timeframes with the ability to quickly identify and distil key issues.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. 

Applications close: 11:59pm 20/03/2024

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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