The Role
This role will work within the SEA2273 sub program of the Warfighting Networks and Applications Support Organisation (WSO), ICT Delivery Division, Defence Digital Group, Department of Defence.
The duties of an APS 6 Financial Advisor - Financial Reporting occupation in Defence include the following :
- Monitoring of monthly financial performance against costings and budget forecasts for SEA2273;
- Developing and maintaining financial aspects of management reports for SEA2273 project status;
- Performing financial management activities for SEA2273 including budgeting, managing accruals and journals;
- Utilising historical financial data of SEA2273 to support reporting of expenditure against project deliverables and forecasting future resource requirements.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders;
- Supporting the budget management process, including budget phasing and journals;
- Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and stakeholders and actively participate in team work and group activities;
- Work collaboratively and persuasively with stakeholders to produce complex financial reports, briefs and submissions to achieve Defence outcomes;
- Evaluate and interrogate financial data to ensure the accuracy of financial information in reports and systems;
- Assess and conduct quality assurance checks on Defence accounting processes; and
- Negotiate sensitive accounting issues with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
We are diverse, agile and strive for a positive workforce culture where people feel valued and where we take pride in our work. We foster a work environment where individual differences are valued and utilised. We leverage the unique knowledge and experience of our people to enhance our capability. Everyone has something to contribute.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a team player, who thrives in a challenging yet supportive environment. Experience working within the Defence environment, and an eagerness to learn will set you up for success. The ability to effectively prioritise, and an attention to detail are highly sought after skills.
In your new role, you will:
- Monitor the monthly financial performance against costings and budget forecasts for SEA2273;
- Develop and maintain financial aspects of management reports for SEA2273 project status;
- Perform financial management activities for SEA2273 including budgeting, managing accruals and journals.