Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in auditing and assurance? Play a key role in ensuring financial accountability and compliance within disaster relief funding. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial oversight of critical government expenditure, supporting communities in their recovery from natural disasters.

About the Role
As a Finance and Assurance Officer, you will be responsible for auditing and reviewing natural disaster expenditure claims made by government agencies and local councils. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with financial guidelines and agreements, verifying that reimbursement claims are eligible under disaster relief funding frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial assurance and auditing processes on disaster-related expenditure.
• Ensure expenditure claims comply with relevant guidelines and funding agreements.
• Provide high-quality financial reporting on disaster expenditure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial procedures and best practices.
• Engage with government agencies to address audit-related queries.

About You:
We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with:

• Strong knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Practical experience in financial assurance, acquittals, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret audit processes and financial guidelines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to liaise effectively with government bodies.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

The Benefits:
• Work with a key government body focused on disaster preparedness and recovery.
• Competitive hourly rate within an approved government pay scale.
• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in the office at Parramatta.
• Gain valuable experience in government finance and disaster funding management.

Requirements:

• Must pass a National Police Check.
• Provide two professional references.
• Must have Australian working rights.
• Qualification's in Accounting

This role is perfect for finance professionals looking to leverage their auditing expertise in a meaningful government project. If you have a keen eye for financial detail and a passion for governance and compliance, apply today! Contact Sarah Purdue at [email protected]