1. Name 4 different sources of information that will assist you in determining the required skills and qualifications for the finance manager position.

http://www.accountingtools.com/finance-manager-job-descriptio http://www.prospects.ac.uk/financial_manager_job_description.htm http://joboutlook.gov.au/occupation.aspx?search=alpha&code=1322 http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/financial-manager 2. Write a Job Description for this role.

Financial managers have the responsibility of overseeing the finances of major companies, agencies and everything in between. Along with their teams, they coordinate accounting and produce financial reports, cash-flow statements and profit projections. To comply with various laws and regulations, they must pay attention to detail. Aside from working with numbers, financial managers must also help other members of their organization understand their complex reports, which requires significant communication skills.

3. Write a job advertisement for this position addressing details of the job description developed in question 2.

We are looking for a Full-time permanent Finance Manager!

Operating in a dynamic environment, a unique and exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Manager to play a key role in the management team, which is an integral part of our Group’s operations. Our success is built upon dedication to providing high quality, reliable and cost effective solutions. We are seeking a candidate to join our team who is eager to succeed and is seeking a hands-on, operational and teamwork oriented atmosphere.

This position is responsible for but not limited to:

Providing and interpreting financial information;
Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends;
Analyzing change and advising accordingly;
Formulating strategic and long-term business plans;
Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance;
Analyzing competitors and market trends;
Developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk;
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
Managing budgets;
Arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities;

All applicants should have previous experience of performing these duties and also experience of using a job costing system such as BCC, Pegasus, DDS or Macomony is essential. Your Excel should be at an intermediate to advanced level. This is high profile role will require excellent communication skills as you will be liaising with staff at all levels within the company.

You will have the opportunity to join a stable and dynamic group, surrounded by a great team and a fantastic work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a permanent Finance Manager candidate with a positive, can-do and task focused mind-set.

A competitive rate is on offer for the successful candidate
Join a successful and growing team on a permanent basis
Great location

Please forward your resume for consideration to humanresources@apc.com and we will contact you as soon as possible for a possible interview. Apply now.

a. Where will you advertise this position?

I will advertise this position online, Seek, Carrer One, Job Finder, Job Search.

b. When would you expect the position to be filled by?

I expect the position to be filled in 1 month and a half.

c. Who should approve this advertisement?

The HR Operator.

4. What legislation and WHS standards need to be addressed when writing job descriptions, advertisements, designing interview question and conducting the interview?

Anti-discrimination legislation
Discrimination relates to:
Age Discrimination Act 2004
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Disability Discrimination 1992

Racial Discrimination Act 1975

Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Also:
Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998