ACT Government Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at Canberra Full Time

Are you an experienced finance officer who likes a challenge? Do you want to be part of an innovative business and friendly team environment/culture that supports staff, lifestyle balance and career progression? Then the Shared Services Strategic Finance team is looking for you!

Shared Services’ vision is to provide efficient, effective services based on accountability and best practice. As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for preparing financial management reports, reconciliations and all other associated correspondence for both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts as well as providing technical financial advice to address and resolve complex accounting issues. You will need to demonstrate you are highly organised, can effectively liaise in all directions and can communicate very well both orally and in written form. You will need advanced skills using Microsoft Excel and proven experience with financial reporting systems and tools including TM1 to deliver this role. We want an innovative, forward thinking professional who enjoys problem solving, understands budgeting and reporting principles and how issues integrate. Your enthusiasm, professionalism and analytical skills as well as

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance or audit is preferred.
• Membership and professional accreditation or progress thereto of a peak Australian accounting body such as CPA or CA.

Notes: These are temporary positions available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit your current curriculum vitae, setting out relevant personal particulars, employment history, qualifications and experience (no more than four to six pages).

Please include a two-page Expression of Interest to describe your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Applicants should take into account the stated position requirements/duties, technical knowledge and behavioural capabilities as described in the Position Description to tell us why your skills, knowledge and experience makes you the best person for the job. You should include specific examples of your work where possible.

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These are temporary positions available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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