Finance Officer

We are seeking a Finance Officer to provide high quality, financial support services for the department, including the provision of expert advice and the monitoring of compliance with internal controls. You will effectively contribute to a team that manages the daily payment of foster and kinship carers, master data change requests, corporate card usage, petty cash administration, debt management, travel management, intranet web coordination and key financial management reporting requirements.As a Finance Officer, You Will Contribute to the effective and timely delivery of:Foster and kinship carer allowance payments in accordance with legislative requirements;Review and approval of vendor and customer data requests, ensuring policies and protocols are followed to mitigate against fraudulent activity;Financial operational duties to provide integrity to the department's key financial activities. Operational activities include monitoring and advice of corporate card usage, support of petty cash processes, management of debt and assistance with travel requests, payments and processes;Provision of regular reporting and advice to support staff, including senior management, in discharging their financial responsibilities; andUndertake the role of Intranet web-coordinator for the unit.Provide professional advice, guidance and support on the financial operational activities of the department. This includes the preparation of correspondence, reports, data analysis and reconciliations.Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of systems and business processes that enhance service delivery, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.Develop and maintain positive, constructive relationships with Child Safety Service Centres and stakeholders to ensure services and advice are responsive to their current needs and future direction.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Administration