Finance Officer (Travel Opportunities)

Australian Army; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

16.4% superannuation

Free medical and dental

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A national defense organization in Australia seeks an Army Finance Officer to manage financial affairs, prepare budgets, and ensure governance of financial transactions. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or business management, and be fit for service. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits with opportunities to serve your country while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Be an Australian Citizen and at least 17 at the time of appointment.
• Be reasonably fit and healthy; pass a physical fitness test.
• Obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, financial statements, cash flow analysis, and financial analysis.
• Manage the development of financial management systems.
• Coordinate training in Field Cash Offices.
• Deploy as a Financial Adviser on exercises.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Governance of financial transactions

Contract management

Training and development

Education

Bachelor level degree in accounting, economics or business management

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Australian Army. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$90,000.00/yr - A$100,000.00/yr

Your Role

In this fulfilling role, you’ll work in a unique environment managing the Army’s complex financial affairs. You could perform a range of functions from providing advice, governance of financial transactions, preparing budgets, contract management and managing audits in a unit, Brigade Headquarters or senior headquarters.

Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Preparing budgets, financial statements, cash flow analysis, accrual accounting, costings, and financial analysis
• Managing the development, training and implementation of financial management systems
• Coordinating training and development of people in Field Cash Offices
• Deploying as a Financial Adviser on exercises

On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn $97,168 per annum plus generous 16.4% superannuation.

Location

You’ll get to take advantage of the many opportunities to see more of Australia and the world. Following your initial military training in Canberra and Finance Officer Basic Course in Wagga Wagga, you could be posted to one of many major base locations around Australia, as well as at Training Establishments in regional areas. It’s not possible to guarantee a specific posting location for the duration of your service, therefore you must be willing to relocate.

Life in the Army

Action, adventure, exciting career opportunities and amazing mateship—there’s so much to love about life in the Army. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill, get qualified with fully paid training or are up for a new challenge, you’ll find it all in the Army.

Not to mention there’s also the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country and providing support to communities in need, both here and overseas.

This is no ordinary job—but that’s exactly what you’re looking for. Enjoy a rewarding career, opportunities to travel, excellent fitness facilities, and free medical and dental; all in a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 17 at the time of appointment, an Australian Citizen, and have at minimum a bachelor level degree in accounting, economics or business/business management.
• If you are not an Australian Citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF
• Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to help you prepare.
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance.

How to apply

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Finance Officer, and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing [e-mail].

Visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army:

Finance Officer - ADF Careers