Position Title: Finance Officer
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer for our federal Government Client. As a Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the financial operations and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the organization's financial systems
- Oversee accounting and financial operations
- Prepare reports and documents covering accounting transactions for management review
- Review payroll reports
- Follow procurement framework
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as invoicing procedures
- Provide support to staff with finance queries
- Contribute to the Agency Audit process with queries and supporting documentation
- Prepare financial requirements for the Agency, such as BAS and FBT returns
- Provide professional accounts information for external and internal reports
- Ensure effective finance and administration record management and archiving
- Make decisions concerning matters affecting own work area
- Contribute to other Agency projects as required
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of studies (finance, accounting, etc.) or proven work experience as a Finance Officer
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and regulations
- Experience using financial software and accounting systems (TRIM and SAP)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and flexibly, with limited supervision
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Demonstrate a principled approach to the APS Values and Code of Conduct
- Previous Commonwealth Government financial management experience (desirable)
Negotiable salary between $85000-93000 plus super 15.4%
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion