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As the Finance Policy Advisor, you will work closely with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to develop and maintain a robust finance governance and policy framework. This role ensures finance policies and procedures are clear, practical, and aligned with current accounting standards, government policy, and best-practice finance processes. You will also implement control mechanisms within published procedures to manage risk and promote a culture of accountability and compliance across CSIRO’s financial operations.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and revise best practice financial policy and procedures in alignment with all relevant legislation and Accountable Authority Instructions
Consult and collaborate with subject matter experts across CSIRO to develop an effective financial governance and policy framework
Co-ordinate quarterly finance compliance activities, communicating with all relevant teams within Finance to produce comprehensive reports and summary
Develop and review policies, procedures, systems and compliance frameworks and make recommendations to guide management decisions
Anticipate stakeholders' needs, ensure the relevance of the activity and achievement of team objectives, take personal responsibility for guaranteeing client satisfaction, and correct problems promptly in a constructive manner
Establish networks with other professionals both within and external to CSIRO to ensure the financial policy framework reflects current practices
Requirements:
Demonstrated technical knowledge and/or experience in developing policies and procedures in consultation with subject matters experts and other key stakeholders
Proven experience identifying and analysing complex or ill-defined problems and developing appropriate solutions to communicate clearly to stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise and compelling messaging to a broad audience
Proven ability to achieve a high level of trust and respect and build strong, productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders providing accurate and timely advice that influences outcomes
Demonstrated ability contributing to a high performing team, working cooperatively to achieve common goals to an expected standard with high self-motivation and organisational skills
Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate either holding or having the ability to obtain a Baseline level Australian Government security clearance
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements
Nice to have:
An understanding of Government processes, including PGPA Act, Australian Accounting Standards and Accountable Authority Instructions
Previous experience working in a finance team in an operational environment, in particular, developing finance policies or procedures and compliance reporting
High-level Microsoft Office skills
Previous experience with Sitecore or other content management systems
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