Contract Finance Officer – Government Budget & Analytics

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is partnering with a Federal Government entity to recruit a General Finance Officer in Canberra. The role focuses on maintaining sound financial administration and delivering accurate information to support project delivery and governance.

Key duties include month-end/year-end activities, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysing expenditure trends within education and training portfolios, with a requirement for proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration, budgeting, reporting, reconciliations and procurement support.
• Experience working in an education and training portfolio.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end activities, including accruals, reporting and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Assist with preparing, monitoring and reporting budgets, forecasts and financial performance information
• Analyse expenditure trends to support project planning and decision-making

Skills

Financial management systems

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is partnering with a Federal Government entity to recruit a General Finance Officer in Canberra. The role focuses on maintaining sound financial administration and delivering accurate information to support project delivery and governance.

Key duties include month-end/year-end activities, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysing expenditure trends within education and training portfolios, with a requirement for proficiency in Microsoft Excel.