Treasury Hiring for Senior Finance Officer Job at Sydney Full Time

Senior Finance Officer

• Join a World-Class Organisation making a difference to the people of NSW
• Drive process improvements with our service providers
• Be valued in a pivotal role managing the receipt and payment functions for Treasury’s reporting entities

About Us

As the NSW Government’s principal financial and economic adviser, Treasury’s role is to enable the Government to deliver its promise to support the people of New South Wales (NSW), and look to 2021 with renewed ambition to forge a brighter future in a prosperous and confident post-pandemic economy.

As part of our vision to become a World Class Treasury, we believe Treasury has a primary role in supporting and investing in our key partners (service delivery clusters).

Our responsibility includes lifting financial management capability and culture across the sector and supporting the NSW Treasurer’s priorities: economic growth, achieving fiscal repair and delivering economic reform, working swiftly to produce implementation plans for each priority.

Visit the NSW Treasury website for further information about our structure and functions: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/about-nsw-treasury

About the team and the role

The Financial & Operations Group delivers services to Treasury across a range of corporate areas including finance and administration, project management, corporate planning, and risk management.

The Financial & Operations Group provides leadership for strategies, structures, and tools that promote a high-performance culture and a capable, change-ready workforce.

As a Senior Finance Officer, your role will assist the Accounts Manager in managing the receipt and payment functions for all reporting entities in Treasury Finance’s remit.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated accounting experience, including accounts receivable and payable, cash and accrual accounting
• Analytical skills for interpreting financial data
• Attention to detail and teamwork
• Project Management from conception to delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, for effective liaison with section/branch staff, other divisions, auditors, and agencies
• Demonstrated commitment to achieve desired work outcomes and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of SAP financial accounting system
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce/Finance and/or related discipline

Talent pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

How to apply

Your application should include:

• Cover letter of no more than two pages
• An up-to-date resume that details your knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role

Learn more

Contact in Confidence : Selen Kilic [email protected]

Closing Date: 9:59am Monday 6th September 2021

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment within the NSW Treasury, candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal Record Check and provide confirmation of academic qualifications prior to commencement.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Flexibility

At NSW Treasury, we are committed to building a respectful workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity across all areas. We are on a journey to become more inclusive.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.