Department of Finance - Accounting & Finance Internship (2024-2025)
at Department of Finance
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 06 Nov, 2024 | USD 61390 Annual | 08 Aug, 2024 | N/A | Finance,Management Skills,Annual Budgets,Payments,Investments,Analytical Skills | No | No |
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Description:
- Governance & Resource Management Group / Financial Analysis, Reporting & Management Division
- APS 2 ($61,390 - $70,256) | Non-ongoing (Casual Irregular/Intermittent), Ongoing | Full-time & Part-time
- Canberra, ACT
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
- Are you interested in kick-starting your career in accounting & finance whilst finishing your studies?
- Are you looking for a challenging position with real responsibility and supportive colleagues?
- Why not consider an internship with our team!
The Department of Finance (Finance) is looking for motivated first, second or third year university students majoring in Accounting or Finance who are looking to build their experience and start their career path as a paid intern.
We offer an exceptional internship opportunity where you’ll work under the guidance of a Senior Accountant / Analyst and acquire a diverse skill set including:
- treasury management skills by helping to manage the flow of money within the Australian Government.
- financial reporting skills and gain experience by:
- preparing monthly, or annual financial statements for the Australian Government
- providing accounting advice to government departments and agencies.
- budget by providing advice and support to departments and agencies preparing their annual budgets.
- analytical skills, through the creation of financial models and reports, as well as facilitating payments for the Australian Government Investment Funds program totaling around $2.0 billion annually for major government initiatives and managing investments of around $50 billion.
- evaluating and preparing financial reports for the multi-billion dollar Australian Government superannuation benefits programs.
- capacity to positively influence government decision making by developing briefings and advice to senior Finance officials and the Minister for Finance.
You will be placed in the Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management Division (FARM) where you will have the opportunity to enhance your practical skills and knowledge of accounting by participating in our in-house training and development sessions, run in conjunction with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and other entities from across the Australian Public Service.
A placement start date is subject to obtaining a baseline security clearance, with the process undertaken by Finance with successful candidates. It is anticipated that interns will commence from November 2024 onwards. All roles will be based in the Parliamentary Triangle, close to Parliament House working from our office located at 1 Canberra Avenue, Forrest.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Finance is seeking highly motivated accounting and finance students who want to use their skills and knowledge to contribute to our work.
We are seeking candidates who are:
- Enthusiastic
- Keen to develop meaningful skills
- Eager to work as part of a high performing team in a caring environment
- Looking to complete their studies while gaining real world experience part-time.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Financial Services
Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit
Finance
Graduate
Proficient
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Canberra ACT, Australia