Job Reference: req18787_1654648593

Manager, Finance, Ongoing, Sydney

A dynamic and ambitious financial controller is sought by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)

About SIRA
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is an independent agency, established under the State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015, responsible for the stewardship and regulation of the State's worker's compensation, motor accident compulsory third party (CTP), and home building compensation schemes. SIRA forms part of the Customer Service cluster.

Worker's compensation and CTP insurance are the two largest injury insurance schemes in NSW, collectively providing an essential social safety net for more than 100,000 people injured at work or on the road in NSW each year. At any one time, almost 220,000 people are supported through these schemes following an injury in a workplace or on the road. The schemes are funded by 320,000 employers and 5.7 million vehicle owners, who together pay $6.8 billion in premiums each year.

As the peak insurance regulator and system steward, SIRA is focused on ensuring that people have access to the benefits and support they need to recover, return to work, or achieve the best possible quality-of-life outcome. That role is balanced with ensuring that policies are affordable, and the schemes remain financially sustainable.

About the Role
As the financial controller, you will be a hands-on leader who will ensure the delivery of efficient and timely financial services across the five operational funds administered by SIRA including all aspects of financial management, accounting, regulatory and financial reporting and the oversight of internal control policies and procedures.
Directly reporting to the CFO, you will provide leadership in service delivery, innovation and planning to meet organisational goals. You will promote a professional, high functioning, and collaborative culture as a leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing SIRA's finances through an internal team and accurately preparing financial reporting within required time frames
• Work closely with the CFO and other key stakeholders in a collaborative way to ensure the strategic priorities of SIRA are achieved
• Proactively deliver timely advice, recommendations and solutions to ensure SIRA maintains its strategic direction, operations, and performance goals
• Assist the SIRA Executive Team in analysing information to make informed decisions regarding matters such as supplier agreements and supplier tenders.
• Develop financial and cash management strategies that optimise SIRA's position and support sustainable growth
• Ensure effective operation of the core financial competencies of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable and procurement
• Oversee procedures and internal controls that support the timely execution of SIRA's operational requirements including robust financial policy development and implementation
• Lead, mentor, and develop the capabilities of the finance team, ensuring the team is high performing, engaged, collaborative and aligned with business goals
• Ensure compliance with the Australian Accounting Standards and the applicable requirements of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 and other relevant regulatory laws for financial and tax reporting.

To be successful in the Financial Controller role with SIRA, you will need to have:

• Exceptional leadership capabilities and people management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• 4+ years of progressive career experience leading a finance function
• CA or CPA qualifications (preferred)
• An advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to analyse data/information and think strategically to solve problems
• Demonstrated experience in online accounting programmes
• Skilled in identifying areas for automation and digitalisation
• Proven ability to develop significant stakeholder relationships
• Valid National Police check and National Insolvency Check

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role ranging from $131,094 base plus superannuation to $151,609 commensurate upon experience.

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nathan Ly via nathan.ly@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Based on our current Work, Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, and in line with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of engagement for a role within Service NSW/Department of Customer Service that staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. Any relevant medical circumstances impacting on the ability to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination will be considered. These requirements apply to both internal and external preferred candidates and must be completed prior to commencing in the position. If you have a medical contraindication which may prevent you from complying with this requirement, please contact nathan.ly@customerservice.nsw.gov.au to discuss your circumstances.

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st June 10am

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