Finance Officer - Policy and Procedures - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge?
• Can you develop and revise financial policies and procedures?
• Apply today to join CSIRO Finance!

CSIRO Finance’s objective is to provide reliable, accurate, timely, customer-focused information and relevant strategic insight to support and enable CSIRO’s financial sustainability through the effective use of resources.

The Finance Officer - Policy and Procedures will need to collaborate and consult with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to develop policies and procedures that reflect agreed finance practices and controls. The successful applicant will be required to ensure CSIRO Finance procedures are easy to understand, provide clear guidance to staff, and reflect changes in practices, accounting standards, and government policy.

This position is also responsible for undertaking governance activities related to published financial procedures to ensure there are control mechanisms to minimise risks and support a culture of accountability and compliance with CSIRO’s financial policy framework.

Your duties will include:

• Under limited supervision, developing and revising financial policy and procedures, including but not limited to travel, credit card management, expenditure, and asset management.
• Consulting and collaborating with subject matter experts across CSIRO to develop an effective financial governance and policy framework.
• Anticipating stakeholders' needs, ensuring the relevance of the activity and achievement of team objectives, taking personal responsibility for guaranteeing client satisfaction, and correcting problems promptly in a constructive manner.
• Establishing networks with other professionals within and external to CSIRO to ensure the financial policy framework reflects current practices. 
• Developing and reviewing policies, procedures, systems and make recommendations to guide management decisions.

Location: Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW
Salary: AU$85k - AU$96k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 73351

To be considered you will need:

• Technical knowledge and/or experience developing procedures within a financial policy framework in consultation with subject matters experts and other stakeholders.
• Experience identifying and analysing complex or ill-defined problems and developing appropriate solutions to communicate clearly to stakeholders through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple teams in addition to core responsibilities, managing multiple priorities, and supporting various staff needs.
• Proven ability to achieve a high level of trust and respect and build strong relationships with stakeholders through accurate and timely advice that influences outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, and direction for others in the team by coaching and supporting staff and fostering open communication and strong collaboration.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

About CSIRO

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 23rd May 2021, 11:00pm AEST