Finance Officer

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Fair Work Ombudsman Full time

Ongoing APS Level 5 Opportunity
- Position available in Canberra

**About the OFWO**

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (OFWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act). Our functions outline the responsibilities we have as set by the Fair Work Act and other legislation to achieve our purpose:

- provide education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations
- promote and monitor compliance with workplace laws
- inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act
- take appropriate enforcement action
- perform our statutory functions efficiently, effectively, economically and ethically.

**What our employees say about us**

We are one of the most engaged and high performing agencies in Australia; consistently scoring above average on employee engagement and wellbeing when surveyed against other APS agencies.

**What we offer you**

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:

- Great training and development opportunities
- Generous leave and flexible working arrangements
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counselling service for you and your family
- A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation
- Rewards and recognition initiatives

**We Value Diversity**

**Eligibility**

- To be eligible for employment with the OFWO you must be an Australian citizen.

**About the Team**

**Typical Duties**

The duties of this role include, however, are not limited to:

- Administer corporate credit cards in accordance with policy and Commonwealth Resource Management Framework requirements.
- Regular review credit card transactions and effectively resolve non-compliance activities.
- Provide guidance to staff on appropriate card usage and acquittal processes.
- Follow up outstanding issues and support monthly reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and process staff travel requests and expense claims, ensuring compliance with travel policies and delegations.
- Liaise with the travel provider to resolve booking or invoicing issues promptly.
- Provide advice and support to staff on travel procedures and entitlements.
- Accurately record and process invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval and payment within agreed timeframes.
- Support business areas with advice on purchasing, delegations, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain accurate records in financial systems and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Provide responsive, professional, and solutions-focused support to staff and external suppliers.
- Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
- Foster positive working relationships across the agency to promote compliance and efficiency.
- Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
- Support the Manager with reporting, reconciliations and audit preparation as required.

**Selection Criteria**

- Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality customer service and stakeholder engagement
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

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