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 an APS5 Finance Officer on a contract for 12 months.
**Position Overview**
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to
- Assisting with asset management.
- Costing proposals and initiatives as required.
- Drafting a range of written material including business cases, reports, executive briefs and corporate documentation.
- Establishing, managing and providing financial management advice to internal and external stakeholders to improve the financial management and operations in the agency.
- Exercising appropriate delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
- Monitoring and managing work output and quality against established performance standards through quality analysis and reporting.
- Monitoring and reporting on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to assist local management to manage overall performance.
- Undertaking financial administration across the division's cost centres and projects, including budgets, monitoring, forecasting and accruals.
- Undertaking weekly, end of month and end of financial year SAP FI system rollover activities and provide assistance to users of SAP FI as required
**Capabilities of the role**:
**_Leadership and Accountability_**
Provide technical expertise that contributes to business unit outcomes.
**_Management Diversity and Span_**
Role may also be required to undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations and provide advice on policies and legislation.
**_Job Context and Environment_**
Have a sound general knowledge of the role and functions of the agency and an understanding of how these relate to a specific work area.
Maintain a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.
**_Independence and Decision-Making_**
Work independently or under limited guidance in relation to their area of expertise. Complex or difficult issues are discussed with team leaders or experts.
Identify problems or issues and resolve or establish treatments to mitigate.
**_Stakeholder Management_**
Respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
Represent the work area or agency at meetings, conferences and seminars.
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens.