Senior Research Analyst

 Finance Officers (Multiple APS Levels)

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage Finance Officers (Multiple APS Levels) on a contract for 6 months with 6 months extension option.

Key duties/tasks:

• allocate work to team members, using judgement to match issue complexity and employee capability, and reduce peaks and troughs in workload
• assist in the mentoring and training of new staff to build knowledge and capability
• assist with asset management
• cost proposals and initiatives as required
• draft a range of written material including business cases, reports, executive briefs and corporate documentation
• escalate issues that adversely impact on policy, performance and/or service
• establish, manage and provide financial management advice to internal and external stakeholders to improve the financial management and operations in the agency
• exercise appropriate delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines
• maintain up to date knowledge of agency related legislation, policy and processes and transfer knowledge to other team members
• undertake financial administration across the division’s cost centres and projects, including budgets, monitoring, forecasting and accruals
• undertake weekly, end of month and end of financial year SAP FI system rollover activities and provide assistance to users of SAP FI as required.

Key skills/personal attributes

• adapt to a changing environment and assist others to adjust
• build rapport and maintain stakeholder relationships
• collaborate with other staff in immediate area and in other areas of the agency
• communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner
• prioritize competing tasks and work collaboratively to see projects through to completion
• research and make sound decisions based on sound subject matter knowledge and judgment
• support and provide assistance others
• work independently and as part of a team under general direction.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9*** or email *************@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.