Job description
- Federal Government opportunities in Surry Hills
- 6-month contract with possible extension
- APS6 - $60.26 per hour + super
- EL1 - $602.55 per day + super
- Hybrid work arrangement
Our esteemed client is seeking APS6 and EL1 Finance (Professional Stream) professionals to join their dynamic team in Surry Hills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing team of talented individuals.
About the roles:
APS6 Finance Officer Responsibilities:
- Analyzing and interpreting statistical reports
- Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective project implementation
- Developing correspondence for stakeholders
- Exercising appropriate delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines
- Managing quality assurance activities
- Preparing a range of written material including business cases and reports
- Undertaking detailed financial analysis
- Degree qualified in accounting and finance
- Demonstrated financial accounting experience
- Well-rounded knowledge of AASB accounting standards and frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Stakeholder engagement skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Strong system skills, preferably SAP, Excel, and KMPG Reporting Models
- Providing technical accounting advice and briefing to the Agency
- Reviewing and managing components of the Agency’s trial balance
- Taking a lead role in the preparation of the Agency’s financial statements
- Delivering month-end financial reporting and analysis
- Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical and general accounting and finance advice
- Developing and presenting a range of written material of a financial and business nature
- Academic qualifications in accounting and finance
- Extensive finance experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Familiarity with Commonwealth reporting frameworks
- CA or CPA qualification with over 8 years of experience
- Proficiency in AASB accounting standards
- Government financial statement preparation and/or audit experience
- External auditor liaison skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Advanced stakeholder engagement abilities
- Complex problem-solving competency
- Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Financial Statement Reporting Tools
In order to be considered applicants are required to hold an Australian Citizenship.
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on 02 9200 3683 for more information.
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