Finance Officer
- Employer
- Downer EDI Limited
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 16, 2021
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- Category
- Accounting
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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Who we are
Downer Defence Systems provides a broad range of professional and managed services, asset sustainment and estate upkeep services to the Australian Defence Force, the New Zealand Defence Force and other government agencies.
Downer Defence Systems, combining the footprint and capability of Downer and Spotless, is one of the only integrated services companies that has a whole of Defence Capability Life Cycle offering and mindset. Our Sovereign Industry Capability delivers to the needs of Defence, National Security organisations, the major Primes and other government agencies.
As an ADM Top 10 Defence Contractor, we are a proven and trusted long-term partner, committed to diversity and inclusiveness and to growing Australia's Defence industry with the participation of Small to Medium Enterprises.
About the role
We have an opportunity with one of our Federal government engagements for a Finance Officer to support our customer that is focussed on business operations support. The successful candidate will experience working with Commonwealth Government's Financial Management Framework and is organised and able to handle a high-volume workload. Key accountabilities of the role include:
About You
As the team is heading into a busy period you'll be ready to 'hit the ground running' or have a high level of enthusiasm for learning and can pick up tasks quickly. You'll also have:
Ideally you also have:
Eligibility: Due to the nature of the role and client requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold an active NV1 or higher level Australian Federal Government Security Clearance.
What we offer:
Finance Officer Apply Now angle-right
Who we are
Downer Defence Systems provides a broad range of professional and managed services, asset sustainment and estate upkeep services to the Australian Defence Force, the New Zealand Defence Force and other government agencies.
Downer Defence Systems, combining the footprint and capability of Downer and Spotless, is one of the only integrated services companies that has a whole of Defence Capability Life Cycle offering and mindset. Our Sovereign Industry Capability delivers to the needs of Defence, National Security organisations, the major Primes and other government agencies.
As an ADM Top 10 Defence Contractor, we are a proven and trusted long-term partner, committed to diversity and inclusiveness and to growing Australia's Defence industry with the participation of Small to Medium Enterprises.
About the role
We have an opportunity with one of our Federal government engagements for a Finance Officer to support our customer that is focussed on business operations support. The successful candidate will experience working with Commonwealth Government's Financial Management Framework and is organised and able to handle a high-volume workload. Key accountabilities of the role include:
- Processing invoices, credit adjustments and travel transactions
- Managing and triaging business unit emails and incoming phone calls
- Updating and recording information using the Defence Accounts Payable Vendor Invoice Management system and Excel spreadsheets
- Assist with end of month financial reporting
- Other ad-hoc finance team tasks
About You
As the team is heading into a busy period you'll be ready to 'hit the ground running' or have a high level of enthusiasm for learning and can pick up tasks quickly. You'll also have:
- Knowledge and experience of Commonwealth Government's Financial Management Framework
- Experience performing a Defence accounts payable function
- Ability to handle a high-volume work load
Ideally you also have:
- Experience using Objective to store information securely
- Ability to communicate with Executive Level staff and Vendors
- Reconciliation knowledge & experience
Eligibility: Due to the nature of the role and client requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold an active NV1 or higher level Australian Federal Government Security Clearance.
What we offer:
- A values driven business with a focus on our people, our relationships, integrity and excellence in delivery
- A diverse and supportive work environment
- Access to Downer career development, financial, health and Lifestyle benefits
- Referral bonuses
- Work and lifestyle balance
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