Aps5/6 Financial Accountant And Procurement Officer

Join a well established and friendly finance team who are outcomes driven to deliver financial reporting for this corporate commonwealth entity

Our client is a small corporate Commonwealth entity located in a premium inner south location. They value employee professional development and growth opportunities.

This is your chance to join a supportive finance team characterised by a positive working culture and a great environment. The role is offered as non-ongoing for 12 months, with a high possibility of becoming permanent due to its vacant status. It serves as an excellent entry point for individuals currently consulting in the federal government and looking to transition to the client side, or s26 transfer opportunities for existing APS employees.

You will work closely with a highly experienced Assistant Director and have the opportunity to learn from the best. This is also a great chance for a high-performing APS5 to advance to APS6. For those looking to transition into the APS, this role offers training and development.

The Role

As an APS5/6 Financial Accountant and Procurement Officer you will play a key role with responsibilities including:

• Prepare monthly, annual financial statements and other finance reports
• Liaise with team members preparing monthly journals and CBMS entries
• Assist in development and maintenance of policies/ guidelines/ templates and other governance documents
• Assist in implementing system change and other business improvement activities
• Assist as required in developing procurement advice, guidance and capability across the organisation

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Accountant with a strong technical financial accounting background, ideally within the federal government. You should demonstrate proficiency in Excel and possess well-developed communication skills.

Experience in government procurement is highly valued, as part of the duties involve developing procurement advice, guidance, and capability across the agency. Additionally, experience using financial systems such as SAP, TechOne, etc., is highly valued.

Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in commerce, accounting, finance, business, or a related field are highly regarded, as is membership of a professional accounting association (CPA/CAANZ), or progress towards such membership.

Applicants MUST be Australian Citizens to be considered for this opportunity as a Baseline security clearance is required for the positions.

• $76K – $96K + 15.4% super
• 12 months contract with a view to permanency