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Our Government client is currently seeking a Finance Officer at the APS 5 level, to join their team in Canberra, ACT.
The Finance Officer is responsible for the provision of high quality, timely and effective support services in the Finance operations environment. The role supports the key financial activities of the Finance team and contributes to initiatives that aim to improve business process, service delivery and achievement of shared team goals.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrated ability to maintain routine financial records, prepare daily and monthly journals, workbooks and reconciliation.
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Proven problem-solving skills, particularly the ability to understand and process large volumes of financial data.
Behavioural capabilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numerical and financial information.
Ability to prioritise and work independently and effectively in a small team environment with a high degree of self-motivation, providing support to others and working collaboratively to achieve organisational and team goals.
Desirable Requirements / Qualifications
Finance qualification, or working towards attaining a qualification, or having relevant experience in finance or accounting field.
Working knowledge of financial management systems such as Oracle, TM1 or similar.
Location and Contract Term
Canberra ACT
February 2025 – July 31st 2025, with possible 3 month extension
Security Requirements
Must hold a current baseline security clearance
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will be required to complete a selection criterion to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes Thursday 19th of December 2024 at 12:00 pm. Call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 or email enquiries to lisab@whizdom.com.au. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security and any other client-requested checks.
Finance Officer - APS 5
| Job title : | Finance Officer - APS 5 |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Barton |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2024-12-08 |
| Duration : | 5 months + 3-month extension |
| Job Reference : | V-48294 |
| Contact name : | Lisa Berjak |
| Contact email : | lisab@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 13 days ago |
The Finance Officer is responsible for the provision of high quality, timely and effective support services in the Finance operations environment. The role supports the key financial activities of the Finance team and contributes to initiatives that aim to improve business process, service delivery and achievement of shared team goals.
Responsibilities:
- Goods Receipting and accurate data entry of invoices
- Coordinate and control invoices for the Division, including maintaining a daily log of invoices, forwarding to the appropriate delegate for approval, confirming purchase order details and active follow up to ensure adherence to payment terms.
- Reconcile large supplier accounts and allocate to cost centres.
- Coordinate costs and prepare the invoice request for cost recovery
- Coordinate and prepare the contractor accrual for month end
- Ensure documentation is filed using the endorsed enterprise records management solution.
- Efficiently manage and organise email correspondence and calendar schedules to ensure optimal time management and communication flow.
- Desirable - Accounting/Finance/Business qualifications or progress towards
Demonstrated ability to maintain routine financial records, prepare daily and monthly journals, workbooks and reconciliation.
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Proven problem-solving skills, particularly the ability to understand and process large volumes of financial data.
Behavioural capabilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numerical and financial information.
Ability to prioritise and work independently and effectively in a small team environment with a high degree of self-motivation, providing support to others and working collaboratively to achieve organisational and team goals.
Desirable Requirements / Qualifications
Finance qualification, or working towards attaining a qualification, or having relevant experience in finance or accounting field.
Working knowledge of financial management systems such as Oracle, TM1 or similar.
Location and Contract Term
Canberra ACT
February 2025 – July 31st 2025, with possible 3 month extension
Security Requirements
Must hold a current baseline security clearance
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will be required to complete a selection criterion to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes Thursday 19th of December 2024 at 12:00 pm. Call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 or email enquiries to lisab@whizdom.com.au. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security and any other client-requested checks.