Finance Officer

We are currently seeking applications for a Finance Officer, to join Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA branch at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 12 months.

Remuneration: ASO3 – Salary Range $67,589 – 72,033 p.a % Superannuation)

About the opportunity:

The Finance Officer is accountable to the Manager Financial Accounting and is responsible for undertaking a broad range of financial management services. This includes preparing reconciliations and assisting with the preparation of financial management reports.

This opportunity is available at both our Port Adelaide and Adelaide CBD offices.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, whilst maintaining sound working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, to cope with high volumes of work, deal with competing demands, meet strict deadlines and organise activities to provide efficient services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contribute to a culture of teamwork and take a shared responsibility for achieving results.
• Ability to work in a customer service environment with a commitment to providing quality customer service and achieving client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including Code of Ethics, EEO and cultural inclusion.
• Sound knowledge of financial management processes, Treasury and government reporting requirements and accounting standards, particularly as applied in the SA Government environment.
• Ability to use initiative and judgement with a strong commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to undertake financial analysis and present information clearly and concisely.
• Experience in general accounting and reporting functions, preparing reconciliations and contributing to business process improvement.

About us

• At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
• We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
• Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
• Shared Services SA is a branch within the Department of Treasury and Finance. It delivers corporate and business services to a range of SA Government agencies and improves the delivery of internal administrative services by developing simpler, faster, more robust, and efficient processes and systems}

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program
• Adelaide CBD and Port Adelaide locations

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Joanna McMillan
Title: Executive Support Officer
Tel:
Email: ***************

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.