Senior Finance Officer — Budgets & Reporting

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra seeks a Senior Finance Officer (Affirmative Measures) to lead day-to-day finance, including AP/AR, travel and expenses, asset management, and budgeting. The role supports financial reporting and statutory statements.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong coordination, and technical accounting skills, with a Bachelor degree in Commerce/Accounting/Business/Economics and pursuing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years accounting experience, preferably in an APS environment.
• Mandatory qualifications listed above.
• Demonstrated coordination and technical accounting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly internal and external reporting requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day finance activities including accounts payable/receivable, travel, and expenses.
• Ensure financial and procurement activity is recorded accurately against contracts, budgets and standards.
• Assist with system implementation changes and process improvements.

Skills

Coordination

Technical accounting

Liaison & relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor degree in Commerce

Bachelor degree in Accounting

Bachelor degree in Business

Bachelor degree in Economics

CA/CPA certification in progress

Job description

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra seeks a Senior Finance Officer (Affirmative Measures) to lead day-to-day finance, including AP/AR, travel and expenses, asset management, and budgeting. The role supports financial reporting and statutory statements.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong coordination, and technical accounting skills, with a Bachelor degree in Commerce/Accounting/Business/Economics and pursuing