ACT Government Hiring for Finance Accountant Job at Canberra Full Time

CIT is looking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join the Finance team in delivering key business services for CIT’s Colleges and Divisions in the provision of vocational education and training (VET) services.

To be successful in the Financial Accountant role, candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of business acumen and technical competency in finance, accounting and business management generally. In this role, collaboration, innovation and client service are the cornerstones to delivering optimal client outcomes.

Essential requirements for this role include:

• Prior experience in a hands-on accrual accounting reporting environment.
• The ability to work autonomously and in a team environment alongside being able to communicate clearly and concisely in all forms with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to reset priorities and tasks in accordance with known and ad-hoc requirements.
• Demonstrable competency in utilising financial systems and the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel.

In addition to undertaking the various accounting tasks, a key function is to collect, analyse and report on a range of data to be used for internal and external reporting, costing, budgeting, forecasting and to inform internal decision making. Liaison with other areas within and external to the Finance Branch is an ongoing requirement of the role. There will be the occasional requirement to provide direct technical and administrative support to other areas in peak times.

A working knowledge of other support services is required including in the areas of procurement, contract management, record keeping and general administration.

CIT supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and those who identify as LGBQTI are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Requirements

• Relevant post-secondary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business will be highly regarded
• Membership (or progress towards membership) of a peak accounting body will be highly regarded (e.g., CPA Australia, IPA, CA ANZ).

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide a written application of no more than 1,000 words addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description demonstrating with examples, your suitability to the role. Please provide with the application, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 12 months.

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