REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Accounting Degree or equivalent work experience essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills and a good working knowledge of information management systems
• Qualification, knowledge and/or experience with SAP and or TM1 desirable.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• A high level of commitment to client service and significant experience in promoting, developing and managing relationships with senior management and clients
• Sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with others.
  Additional Information:
  The Australian High Commission in Ottawa is only able to offer employment to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents. Proof of citizenship will be required as part of the pre-screening process for interview and any subsequent offer of employment.
  Applications must include a maximum 1000-word pitch detailing your relevant experience and education along with a current resume to be considered.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $69,674.00-$76,907.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-0

• Develop and contribute to budget plans and forecasts across various functions of the High Commission while providing accurate financial management and compliance support including managing end of month and end of financial year financial reporting
• Deliver high-quality financial services under the attached agency Service Level Agreement (SLA), including resolving financial enquiries from internal and external stakeholders and implementing audit findings
• Identify and implement improvements to the High Commission’s financial policies and processes and ensure all finance related documentation is retained in the records management system
• Establish, develop and maintain strong working relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders including local authorities
• Manage all financial aspects of travel and representational funds and other staff allowances, local sales tax claims and Fringe Benefits Tax returns
• Undertake ad hoc projects for the High Commission across its various functions, including procurement and property managemen