Finance Officer - Public Sector Reconciliations & Controls

Department of Health; Victoria; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Victoria seeks a Finance Officer to join the Accounting Support, Tax and Insurance team. You will support analysis, month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reporting to ensure data integrity across corporate systems.

The role emphasizes risk and control, audit readiness and collaboration with the wider public sector. A tertiary accounting qualification is desirable, with CPA/CA progression encouraged and flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of reconciling general ledger accounts (bank, payroll, assets).
• Experience with month-end journals and reconciliations.
• Understanding of financial controls and public sector requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing creditors and revenue control functions.
• Preparing and processing month-end journals and GL adjustments.
• Producing timely reconciliations and workpapers.
• Tracking and escalating reconciliation issues and resolving them.

Skills

Reconciliation

General ledger

Month-end journals

Public sector accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Department of Health in Victoria seeks a Finance Officer to join the Accounting Support, Tax and Insurance team. You will support analysis, month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reporting to ensure data integrity across corporate systems.

The role emphasizes risk and control, audit readiness and collaboration with the wider public sector. A tertiary accounting qualification is desirable, with CPA/CA progression encouraged and flexible working options available.