Finance Officer

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

Strategic Finance, Financial Reporting, is responsible for delivering high quality financial reports to the Directorate with the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements. The team's responsibilities include:

- Quality assurance of financial information for month-end reporting through the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of the financial statements to meet the Directorates statutory reporting requirements.
- Manage the tax function to ensure tax responsibilities are met.
- Analyse consolidated financial statements for YTD variances; actuals to budget; and actuals to prior period.
- Provide support and advice to the Directorate on accounting related issues.
- Manage the asset register to ensure that assets are being accounted for in accordance with the accounting standards.
- Preparation and maintenance of financial delegations, Director-General Instructions and all related finance procedures and documents.
- Manage the accounts receivable function, including 30 year loans and the land rent program.
- Manage the accounts payable function, including managing APIAS, providing training as required, and promoting timely payment of invoices.
- Coordinate salary approvals within the required timeframe and undertake salary corrections.
- Cash management, including cash forecasting and fortnightly drawdowns.
- Maintain security bonds and deeds.

To be a strong contender for this role you will have demonstrated experience in a range of finance tasks, particularly in relation to the accounts receivable function. You will have the ability to manage competing work priorities with limited supervision to deliver on time, particularly with month end processing.

The primary responsibilities for the position are to:

- Complete the accounts receivable processes for the Directorate including invoicing and receipting of 30 year loans and land rents.
- Undertake end of month processes, including preparing necessary journals, analytical reviews to eliminate errors and to ensure completeness, undertake general ledger reconciliations and other necessary tasks.
- Implement and monitor proactive debt collection methods in accordance with ACT Government procedures and other requirements.

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**Note**:This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months

This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

**How to apply**: Please provide a two-page statement addressing your suitability for the role based on your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities and Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description and a copy of your current curriculum vitae.

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**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months.

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