Job Description
About the Role
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HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS5 Finance Officer to support a Federal Government organisation's Financial Reporting and Control team based in Surry Hills, Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong asset and lease accounting experience to contribute to a high-performing team responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and financial management activities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Assist with asset, fleet and property lease management using SAP REFX
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Review new lease contracts, amendments and lease terminations
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Perform reconciliations of fleet lease contracts and vendor accounts
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Complete lease assessments and supporting financial calculations
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Create and maintain fleet and property lease records in SAP REFX
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Prepare and distribute monthly lease reporting
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Process monthly lease, rent and property allocation journals
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Prepare fleet interest and lease liability working papers
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Investigate and resolve financial variances with key stakeholders
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Ensure compliance with AASB16 lease accounting requirements
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Support asset reporting, financial statements and audit activities
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Provide financial asset management advice to internal stakeholders
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Prepare business cases, reports, executive briefs and corporate documentation
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Collaborate with corporate services,



property and finance teams to achieve business outcomes
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Support the Assistant Director Assets with operational and project priorities
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Benefits
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Competitive pay rate of $***** per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
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12% superannuationto secure your future and support your retirement planning.
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ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
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Full-time position, offering37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
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Opportunity to work within a respected Federal Government environment
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Gain valuable APS experience at the APS5 level
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Convenient Surry Hills location close to public transport
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Hybrid work arrangements available
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Exposure to complex asset and lease accounting activities
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Develop expertise in SAP REFX and AASB16 lease accounting
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Team-oriented and supportive team environment
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Contribute to financial reporting and strategic decision-making outcomes
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Previous experience in financial accounting, asset accounting or lease accounting
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Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
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Experience working with SAP, ideally SAP REFX
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Knowledge of AASB16 lease accounting requirements
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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Experience preparing financial reports, briefs and written documentation
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
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A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork
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Desirable
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Previous Federal or State Government experience
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Experience with fleet and property lease management
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Exposure to financial statement preparation and audit support activities
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SAP REFX leasing module experience
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Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
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Positions close for submissions on THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER **** COB.
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At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator
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📌 Finance Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 New South Wales