Finance and Procurement Officer
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* Salary: Competitive salary for a long-term contract up to 30 June 2029.
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Job Description:
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We are seeking experienced finance professionals to support the management and administration of finances and financial accountability across an international scholarship program. The successful candidates will work under the leadership of an experienced Finance Manager, supporting budgeting, financial management, grants disbursement, financial management reporting, and audit reports.
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* Key Responsibilities:
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* Support the management and administration of finances and financial accountability across the program.
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* Contribute to budgeting, financial management, grants disbursement, financial management reporting, and audit reports.
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* Work under the leadership of an experienced Finance Manager.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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* Qualifications: Qualifications in finance/accounting or demonstrated equivalent experience in that field.
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* Experience: Financial administrative support experience, which may include the provision of administrative support for procurement activity.
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* Skills: High level of proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office programs, in particular MS Word and Excel.
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* Capability: Capability in the use of information system/s for efficient and seamless program administration.
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* Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail including accurate data management.
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* Client Focus: Excellent client focus, with proven capability to respond quickly and efficiently to client issues to meet tight deadlines and understand users' needs.
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* Interpersonal and Social Skills: Strong interpersonal and social skills including cross-cultural experience and communication skills, and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
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* Diagnostics and Problem Solving: Well-developed and proactive diagnostic, problem solving and troubleshooting skills competency and ability to implement solutions as appropriate.
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Benefits:
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Palladium offers flexible work options to support wellbeing and success. This position will be based in Canberra.
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About You:
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The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, preferably in a project or international development setting. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.