About the DepartmentOur client, a federal department enables access to quality skills, training and employment to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals, businesses and our nation to prosper.
About the RoleReporting to the Director - Planning and Performance, the Finance Manager will perform the day-to-day finance and accounting for Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).
- Preparing routine monthly JSA Financial Reports.
- Draft, monitor and maintain JSA's budget for all funding streams.
- Provide expert advice to support JSA functions around financial matters.
Key Duties- Lead the day-to-day operations of financial management and performance of Departmental, Administered and Capital budgets in alignment with Commonwealth frameworks and legislation.
- Provide input to procurement and budgeting processes.
- Manage information and critical financial records appropriately to uphold compliance with PGPA Act and policies, processes, and procedures within JSA and DEWR.
- Provide strategic reporting of financial data to inform leadership decisions.
- Provide timely advice to complex finance, budget, and procurement issues.
Skills, capabilities, and qualifications
- Experience with Commonwealth government financial frameworks, deep understanding of financial management.
- Experience in Commonwealth government accounting operations (including Budget Build, MYEFO and Movement of Funds).
- Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and contract management processes within the Commonwealth, including knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and related policy, particularly procurements using Standing Offer Notices and other established arrangements.
- Working knowledge of TM1 - Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare finance reports and correspondence.
- Strong commitment to be an effective team member and deliver quality customer service.
Desirable - Qualifications in accounting, finance, and/or procurement will be highly regarded.
How to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 10th April 2024.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a 100% Indigenous owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians together with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognizes their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.
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