The Opportunity

• Use your skills and qualifications in Accounting or Finance
• Be the key Financial Management provider to CSIRO Programs
• Join the CSIRO Finance team today!
   

We are seeking an experienced Finance and Project Advisor to join the CSIRO Finance Team. In this diverse role, you will be the key Financial Management provider to a Program. You will be accountable for all aspects of the Financial Management service catalogue relevant to the Program. Working closely with the Business Unit and Corporate Financial Management teams, you will ensure accurate and compliant financial records for the Program. As you may be responsible for multiple Programs, your ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be critical to your success in this role.

Your duties will include

• Ensuring accurate and compliant financial records for the Program.
• Assisting the Finance Manager and Financial Performance and Strategy Co-ordinator with the budget process.
• Assisting the Financial Performance and Strategy Co-ordinator with identification of financial risks and remediation options.
• Ensuring all relevant deadlines are met for the Program in relation to Financial Management deliverables. 
• Providing support for project operations and management.

Location: Brisbane (Dutton Park), QLD, Geelong, VIC or Canberra (Black Mountain), ACT
Salary: AU $80,833 - AU $91,451 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 60252

To be successful you will need

• A relevant Certificate or tertiary qualification, such as Accounting or Finance or relevant work experience in a financial environment.
• A history of ensuring data integrity through demonstrated attention to detail and quality data input, including proactive problem identification and appropriate responses to resolve issues.
• Knowledge and experience in project and management accounting as well as proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Proven ability identify and analyse complex or ill-defined problems, to develop appropriate and accurately communicate findings and outcomes to stakeholders.
• A proven history of establishing strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve a high level of trust
• A history of contributing to multiple teams with varying needs of support.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our  people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their  ideas flourish.

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

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Sunday, 10th March 2019