APS4 Finance Officer

Job description

Your new company

This opportunity sits within a large Federal Government organisation that delivers nationally significant programs and services. With a strong focus on financial integrity, governance and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where finance professionals can contribute to meaningful outcomes while developing their careers.

Your new role

As a Treasury Officer, you'll play a key role supporting treasury and financial accounting activities while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will provide timely financial management support and work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing daily and monthly bank reconciliations and supporting work papers
  • Processing invoices and assisting with accounts payable activities
  • Managing corporate credit card processes and supplier enquiries
  • Preparing month-end journals and supporting financial close activities
  • Assisting with month-end reporting on operating and capital expenditure
  • Supporting cash management activities, appropriation drawdowns and associated reporting
  • Performing financial analysis and contributing to value-for-money assessments
  • Assisting with budget preparation and mid-year review processes
  • Supporting treasury and financial accounting projects and initiatives as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this Finance Advisor role, you'll bring:
  • Must be an Australian citizen with a Baseline security clearance
  • Experience in financial accounting, treasury or financial management functions
  • Strong reconciliation and financial transaction processing skills
  • Experience preparing journals, reports and financial work papers
  • Sound analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work with limited supervision
  • Experience working within a government or complex corporate environment

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work within a respected Federal Government organisation
  • Exposure to treasury, financial accounting and corporate budgeting activities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Valuable experience contributing to high-quality financial management outcomes
  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Newly created role with an opportunity to go perm

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or email for a confidential discussion.

If this position isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for your next opportunity within accounting, finance or the Federal Government sector, please contact Alden for a confidential discussion about your career.

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed above, we encourage you to get in touch. Your skills and experience may still make you a strong fit for this opportunity or other roles currently available.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 10 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Senior Finance
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: ACT - Canberra
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: ACT - Canberra