Financial analyst (aps5) (canberra)

APS Level 5 – Canberra, ACT – $83,908 to $89,706

About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces, supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analysts are responsible for assisting with the assessment of the financial and credential standing of organisations and individuals who may be, or are, recipients of Commonwealth funding. The Financial Viability team is part of the Employment Procurement Branch which undertakes a range of tasks to ensure the effective procurement of employment services. The team provides a range of services to both the department and other departments and agencies and forms part of the department's response to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), which requires that the department spend public money in an efficient, effective and ethical way.

Services Provided

• Credential and financial assessments on entities proposing to provide services to or on behalf of, or receive grants from, the Commonwealth
• Ongoing monitoring of entities contracted or approved to receive funding from the Commonwealth
• Specialist advice on corporate structures, governance, financial management, accounting policy and risk issues in relation to tenderers, suppliers and funding recipients

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with financial assessments of an entity based on its financial statements
• Assisting with verifying the legal standing of an entity for contract purposes
• Assuring the accuracy and consistency of all assessments
• Assisting the branch broadly with any other duties as required

Qualifications and Education

Essential – Tertiary qualifications in accounting

Eligibility

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.