Main characteristics
- Location
- Acton, Australian Capital Territory
- Company
- Randstad
- Salary
- AU$ 48 - AU$ 55 /per hour
- Employment type
- Contract
- Category
- government
Job summary
job detailsAbout the Organisation
Our client is one of the Federal Government departments who are focusing on developing society education, contributing to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality learning.
Randstad is interested to hear from all experienced APS4 Finance Officers / APS5 Finance Officers which are available now. Recruitment is under process now so dont miss out and apply now.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director, the successful candidate will support the Assistant Director to work closely with the Branchs Finance Business Partner team and thePortfolio Project Office to provide the team with high quality, timely and meaningful financial information and program and project reporting to support the Branch in delivering their business outcomes.
This role is an opportunity to gain experience in a program and project management environment with exposure to a range of funding sources, contract management activity, budget and administrative tasks and program reporting requirements.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to
- Providing support and assistance to the Branchs Cost Center Managers regarding management of their internal budgets
- Supporting the management of monthly financial activities for the Branch, including projects and programs within the Branch
- Tracking financial expenditure
- Updating forecasts on a monthly basis to inform management of funding issues by highlighting pressures or savings
- Supporting the month-end accruals and journals process and provide general advice on a broad range of financial and accounting matters
- Financial invoice payments:
- Review and quality assure invoices for accuracy and financial compliance and gain appropriate delegate approvals
- Process payments via Education systems/processes
- Audit and quality assurance of tax invoices for accuracy and financial compliance
- Assisting with developing and producing monthly financial reports for the Branch, including projects and programs within the Branch
- Assisting with providing analysis and advice on the current and planned financial performance and position of the Branchs monthly financial reports
- Assisting with providing monthly input into project management reporting to Senior Responsible Officers and PMs
- Establish and maintain procedures and guidelines
- Undertake ad-hoc auditing or reviews on our financial activities as requested
Qualities and capabilities
The successful candidate is required to have the following skills:
- Experience in APS financial administration or accounting or finance area
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, in particular Excel
- Knowledge of SAP and TM1 or similar financial reporting tools
- A working knowledge and understanding of the Commonwealth financial framework
- Strong attention to detail, data analysis skills and budget knowledge
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills capability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to support the delivery of the programs
- Effective time management and organisational skills to manage to manage and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Continues employment services support during and after each contract period.
- Competitive hourly rate.($48-$55/h plus super based on your level of experience)
- Working with the Federal Government and gaining public sector experience.
- An opportunity to work till 30/6/2023
How to Apply
Only Australian Citizens with Baseline Security Clearance will be considered.
Should you have any queries or questions in relation to the role please contact Ali Mireskandari on (02)61323832 or email to [Apply online]
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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About the Organisation
Our client is one of the Federal Government departments who are focusing on developing society education, contributing to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality learning.
Randstad is interested to hear from all experienced APS4 Finance Officers / APS5 Finance Officers which are available now. Recruitment is under process now so dont miss out and apply now.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director, the successful candidate will support the Assistant Director to work closely with the Branchs Finance Business Partner team and thePortfolio Project Office to provide the team with high quality, timely and meaningful financial information and program and project reporting to support the Branch in delivering their business outcomes.
This role is an opportunity to gain experience in a program and project management environment with exposure to a range of funding sources, contract management activity, budget and administrative tasks and program reporting requirements.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to
- Providing support and assistance to the Branchs Cost Center Managers regarding management of their internal budgets
- Supporting the management of monthly financial activities for the Branch, including projects and programs within the Branch
- Tracking financial expenditure
- Updating forecasts on a monthly basis to inform management of funding issues by highlighting pressures or savings
- Supporting the month-end accruals and journals process and provide general advice on a broad range of financial and accounting matters
- Financial invoice payments:
- Review and quality assure invoices for accuracy and financial compliance and gain appropriate delegate approvals
- Process payments via Education systems/processes
- Audit and quality assurance of tax invoices for accuracy and financial compliance
- Assisting with developing and producing monthly financial reports for the Branch, including projects and programs within the Branch
- Assisting with providing analysis and advice on the current and planned financial performance and position of the Branchs monthly financial reports
- Assisting with providing monthly input into project management reporting to Senior Responsible Officers and PMs
- Establish and maintain procedures and guidelines
- Undertake ad-hoc auditing or reviews on our financial activities as requested
Qualities and capabilities
The successful candidate is required to have the following skills:
- Experience in APS financial administration or accounting or finance area
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, in particular Excel
- Knowledge of SAP and TM1 or similar financial reporting tools
- A working knowledge and understanding of the Commonwealth financial framework
- Strong attention to detail, data analysis skills and budget knowledge
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills capability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to support the delivery of the programs
- Effective time management and organisational skills to manage to manage and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Continues employment services support during and after each contract period.
- Competitive hourly rate.($48-$55/h plus super based on your level of experience)
- Working with the Federal Government and gaining public sector experience.
- An opportunity to work till 30/6/2023
How to Apply
Only Australian Citizens with Baseline Security Clearance will be considered.
Should you have any queries or questions in relation to the role please contact Ali Mireskandari on (02)61323832 or email to [Apply online]
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
- skills
APS5 Finance , Federal Government,
- qualifications
- Experience in APS financial administration or accounting or finance area
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications
- in particular Excel
- Knowledge of SAP and TM1 or similar financial reporting
- education
Associate Degree/Diploma
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