APS4 Finance Officer

Compas; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work from home option

Job summary

Compas is seeking an APS4 Finance Officer to support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing and reconciliations with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC6. The 3-month contract may extend for two further 3-month periods, offering flexible working arrangements across Australia.

Location options include Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, with home-based work possible and occasional office attendance as required by operations. Apply by 27 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC6 in financial processing.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word for finance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile invoices, payments and credit card transactions with accuracy.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and follow up overdue payments.
• Respond to finance enquiries and liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits, SOPs and system testing; participate in process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP Concur

Job description

APS4 Finance Officer | SAP S/4HANA & SAP ECC6

Join an Australian Government environment as an APS4 Finance Officer, supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing and financial reconciliations. Apply your SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC6 experience to maintain accurate financial records, resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes. This 3-month contract offers two potential 3-month extensions and flexible working arrangements, subject to agreement.
Location: Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra or Brisbane.
Work Arrangement: Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, may be agreed with the hiring manager. Office attendance may be required depending on operational needs.
Contract Duration: 3 months, with two optional 3-month extensions (up to 9 months total). Proposed commencement 12 November 2026.
Closing Date: 27 October 2026.

APS4 Finance Officer | SAP S/4HANA & SAP ECC6

Join an Australian Government environment as an APS4 Finance Officer, supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing and financial reconciliations. Apply your SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC6 experience to maintain accurate financial records, resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes. This 3-month contract offers two potential 3-month extensions and flexible working arrangements, subject to agreement.
Location: Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra or Brisbane.
Work Arrangement: Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, may be agreed with the hiring manager. Office attendance may be required depending on operational needs.
Contract Duration: 3 months, with two optional 3-month extensions (up to 9 months total). Proposed commencement 12 November 2026.
Closing Date: 27 October 2026.

Essential Tasks

• Process and reconcile invoices, payments and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including resolving discrepancies, monitoring outstanding receivables and following up overdue payments.
• Respond to finance enquiries and liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve transaction issues and provide timely financial advice.
• Support financial audits, process improvements, system testing and the maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Criteria

• Essential experience using SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC6 in financial processing environments.
• Strong attention to detail, reconciliation skills and experience processing invoices, payments and financial transactions.
• Desirable experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and SAP Concur, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Well-developed communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Due to the nature of this environment, Australian citizenship is required.