* APS5 Equivalent hourly rate contract, 6-months + possible extension
* Located in Canberra, ACT
* Baseline Clearance required
About the Department
Federal Government department creates opportunities and drives better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.
About the Role
The Integrity Policy and Governance Team has an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop our Branch's finance and governance arrangements. The successful candidate will work as part of a Team liaising across the Branch and working closely with the Financial Integrity Branch's Finance Business Partner and Portfolio Project Office to provide the Financial Integrity Branch with high quality, timely and meaningful financial information, and reports 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.
Duties
* Providing support and assistance to the Branch's Cost Centre Managers regarding
* management of their internal budgets.
* Supporting the management of monthly financial activities for the Branch, including projects and programs within the Branch:
o Tracking financial
o Updating forecasts monthly to inform management of funding issues by highlighting pressures or savings.
o Supporting the month-end accruals and journals
o Provide general advice on a broad range of financial
* Financial invoice payments:
o Review and quality assure invoices for accuracy and financial compliance and gain appropriate delegate approvals
o Process payments via Education systems/processes
o 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 Branch's monthly financial reports.
* Establish and maintain procedures and guidelines.
* Undertake ad-hoc auditing or reviews on our financial activities as requested.
Skills and Qualifications
* Experience in APS financial administration, 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 and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
What's on offer
The successful candidate will be offered an APS5 equivalent hourly rate contract. This position is based in Canberra.
As this role is with the Federal Government, only Australian citizens will be considered for this vacancy, a Baseline Security Clearance is required.
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.
Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, Wednesday 7th June 2023.
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Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians together with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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Reference number: 200003333_168558648531264
Profession:GovernmentGovernment Federal
Company: First People Recruitment Solutions
Date posted: 1st Jun, 2023