Finance Officer

Opportunity

We're looking for a motivated and driven Finance Officer to join our dedicated team at Defence SA. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is solution focused, and is eager to contribute their accounting expertise to a purpose driven agency.

You'll have a flair for management accounting and will play a key role in supporting the Director of Finance, assisting in preparing and presenting insightful management reports, including monthly variance reports, internal budgets, and annual financial statements. You'll also manage the reconciliation of various grant programs and oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Working within an agile agency means you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a wide range of government reporting processes, including tasks that larger organisations may not provide. You'll play a key part in the finance team that keep the agency running smoothly, offering the chance to directly contribute to impactful finance projects within Defence SA.

About You

You have a strong foundation in accounting, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data. You are experienced in management accounts and reporting, and your excellent communication skills enable you to confidently highlight financial insights to both financial and non financial staff. You are adept at preparing various budget and management reports, and you enjoy proactively assisting stakeholders in navigating financial tasks.

Your collaborative approach allows you to confidently engage with others across the agency to understand challenges, provide clear financial analysis, and contribute to informed decision making.

As a team oriented professional, you foster productive relationships and lead with integrity, adaptability, and a dedication to delivering high quality results.

About Us

Defence SA is a key economic development agency within the South Australian Government focussed on defence industry development. Defence SA includes the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Veterans SA and the Defence Innovation Partnership. Collectively, the agency advocates and supports the defence and space industry and veterans within South Australia.

Benefits

Defence SA is an agile portfolio which provides employees with challenging and rewarding work and fantastic opportunities for learning, development and flexibility.

Role Purpose/Context:

The Finance Officer is responsible for preparing and contributing to, a range of timely, relevant, and influential management accounts and reports for the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, including monthly reconciliations of financial accounts.

The role provides audience appropriate advice on matters related to SA government accounting policies, Australian Accounting Standards and Defence SA processes and liaises with Shared Services and other government departments on financial matters affecting the Agency.

The Finance Officer is also responsible for the planning and delivery of all regular accounting tasks, including the planning, delivery and review of taxation related information for BAS and FBT returns.

The role manages, administers and maintains the locally based financial accounting system, ensuring results are consistent with the Shared Services Financial Accounting, financial reporting system, and regularly reviews and updates all financial procedures and staff training resources within Defence SA.

Key Selection Criteria:

We're looking for a confident finance professional who has kickstarted their career in accounting or finance, whether in the private or public sector - and is ready to bring their transferable skills to the public sector. You'll have a solid understanding of management accounting principles and how to apply them to management reporting.

Your strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, which will be essential to your success in this role. You'll also possess exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, making you adept at translating complex management reports for a wide range of audiences. You thrive on learning about the people and departments you support, using your expertise to solve financial and business system challenges.

With an analytical mindset and a natural ability to think conceptually, you're someone who embraces flexibility and innovation. You're motivated, taking the initiative to drive improvements. Your positive, "can-do" attitude, coupled with your strong work ethic, will allow you to adapt to change and continuously contribute to the team's success. You're excited to be part of an environment that values growth, and development.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.

The South Australian Government also strives to be an employer of choice for military veterans and their family members. We encourage applications from those with military experience and support employees who undertake active Reserve work for the Australian Defence Force.

Special Conditions

The incumbent is required to enter into an annual performance agreement. Work outside of normal hours may be required in times of peak activity.

Enquiries

Contact: Peter Murdock, Director Finance and Systems

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Application requirements

All applications must be submitted online via

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria and the experience and skills listed in the role description. Applicants must include the contact information of at least two referees with one being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed "Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector" form.