The Organ and Tissue Authority (the OTA) is a dynamic, small Commonwealth agency that leads Australia's DonateLife program to increase organ and tissue donation so more Australian's have access to a lifesaving transplant. We work in close collaboration with the DonateLife network, states and territories, hospitals, health clinicians and the community to deliver the DonateLife program. The OTA is a statutory authority established by the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Act 2008 . We are committed to our purpose and positive workplace culture as demonstrated through our strong APS Census results over the past 4 years. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees core enabling functions of the OTA that enable effective service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders. This includes financial management, internal and external audit, risk management, project management, and contract and funding management. The CFO leads and manages the accounting and financial management of the OTA. The CFO is responsible for internal management reporting, external financial reporting, financial policies and procedures, financial budgeting, forecasting and compliance with financial legislation. The CFO is expected to be capable of interpreting, analysing and presenting financial and related information for use in solving complex problems or analysing complex options. The CFO is supported by a small team of specialist staff and is required to be an accomplished leader and manager with demonstrable experience in the provision of high level advice on financial and business performance. The CFO will have an understanding of government funding arrangements and financial management frameworks, a strong commitment to quality, and an exceptional focus on outcomes. The key duties of the position include The CFO is responsible for: Monthly reporting to Department of Finance, preparation of the annual financial statements and completion of year end processes, including management of ANAO Ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Financial Management Framework, including requirements for procurement and funding Preparation of effective internal management reports including analysis, interpretation and commentary, both regular and ad hoc, including CFO reports Managing the annual business planning and administered and departmental internal budgeting process for the OTA Providing financial management support to the OTA's business units Management of the development of policies and procedures to support the OTA's Governance framework, including risk management, Business Continuity, Fraud Control and Certificate of Compliance processes Implementation of appropriate 'best practice' governance strategies, policies and processes Management of risk management and compliance systems and processes Preparation of relevant briefs for the Minister, senate estimates and questions on notice Managing and developing the Corporate team to deliver high quality outcomes in line objectives Working with the COO to develop and implement financial and corporate services procedures and work practices and assist staff and managers within the OTA to understand and follow these procedures Providing advice and support to the CEO and COO on matters related to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013
