Senior Finance Officer

at  Australian Public Service Commission APSC

• Parliamentary Workplace Support Service, Finance
• The abovementioned salary range is based on the Australian Public Service Commission Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027. PWSS offer an Individual Flexibility Agreement to employees on commencement to align salary with the Department of Finance Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Finance team is seeking a highly motivated and solutions focused APS 6 Senior Finance Officer. As part of a small team the senior finance officer will deliver on a wide range of finance functions, the role offers the opportunity for real diversity in the finance roles undertaken and will involve significant involvement in establishing processes and policies for a new entity. Functions of the team include:

• Procurement of goods and services
• Management of PWSS treasury (including accounts payable and subsequent payment of accounts)
• External financial reporting
• Development and delivery of the internal budget and reporting for PWSS
• Preparation of external budget (including, any NPP activities)
• Management of PWSS Risk activities
• Provision of financial capability training for PWSS staff
• Ensure compliance with Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) requirements
• Manage the shared services arrangements with the shared services provider.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The PWSS Finance team is a very small team managing all aspects of finance for the PWSS. Specific duties of the role will include the following:

• Provide advice and support in relation to procurement activities to business areas, including confirming availability of funds and updating of Austender for new procurements
• Manage a busy inbox, providing responses to queries, including investigation and analysis as required
• Provide training and advice to PWSS staff regarding budgets and accounting requirements at both month and year end
• Manage and support the acquittals of credit card and travel accounts for PWSS including provision of advice to business clients
• Work with the shared services provider to manage payments to suppliers from the PWSS bank accounts, including drawdowns from CBMS
• Provide support and advice regarding the use of credit cards and travel facilities
• Provide input into financial governance documents (including Accountable Authority Instructions, Delegations, Policy and Guidance materials)
• Support the CFO with audit activities
• Provide input and support in relation to PWSS Financial Statements and Budget submissions
• Other finance related duties as required.

The Finance team is seeking a highly motivated and solutions focused APS 6 Senior Finance Officer. As part of a small team the senior finance officer will deliver on a wide range of finance functions, the role offers the opportunity for real diversity in the finance roles undertaken and will involve significant involvement in establishing processes and policies for a new entity. Functions of the team include:

• Procurement of goods and services
• Management of PWSS treasury (including accounts payable and subsequent payment of accounts)
• External financial reporting
• Development and delivery of the internal budget and reporting for PWSS
• Preparation of external budget (including, any NPP activities)
• Management of PWSS Risk activities
• Provision of financial capability training for PWSS staff
• Ensure compliance with Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) requirements
• Manage the shared services arrangements with the shared services provider