The Finance Branch is responsible for managing all relationships with external Departments, Agencies and organisations and provides strategic financial services across the department. The Financial Operations Section is responsible for the delivery of accurate and efficient financial services. The team supports effective financial management, strong governance, and internal controls, while ensuring financial transactions and systems are managed in accordance with relevant policies, legislation and organisational requirements. Financial Operation Section requires an EL1 with a strong financial background and with demonstrated experience leading and managing staff. The successful applicant shall have a diverse range of skills, including managing competing priorities, working effectively with stakeholders, setting expectations, developing capability and performance. It is essential they will be experienced in managing performance, planning team workloads and fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture. The candidate shall be a professional with strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage high-volume financial operations in a complex environment. They will have a sound understanding of financial management, governance, internal controls together with the ability to identify risks, improve processes and deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes. Experience with financial systems, particularly TechnologyOne and a practical understanding of areas such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable functions, Treasury, Travel, Credit Cards and financial reconciliations would be highly regarded.
- Manage Accounts Payables and payment processing and reconciliations
- Manage all CBMS drawdowns, cash management and appropriation reconciliations
- Build rapport and maintain internal and external relationships, respond to enquiries, provide assistance and factual advice in a timely manner.
- Manage prioritisation of payment runs, workloads, ensuring work activities are completed to agreed timeframes and standard, undertake quality assurance reviews of information and work, and ensuring quality customer service and advice.
- Preparation and approval of end of month processes.
- Expense8/Travel support in Expense8 and administration
- Corporate Credit Cards processing, administration and acquittals.
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Assistant Director – Financial Operations in Canberra employer: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a supportive work culture focused on delivering essential services to veterans and their families. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development and leadership roles, particularly in financial operations and mental health support. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive environment while ensuring strong governance and effective service delivery.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Recruitment Team
