Job Description
About the Role
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.
Working under limited direction, you will play a key role in managing asset, fleet, and property lease accounting processes while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and organisational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with asset, fleet and property lease management using SAP REFX
Review new lease contracts, amendments and lease terminations
Perform reconciliations of fleet lease contracts and vendor accounts
Complete lease assessments and supporting financial calculations
Create and maintain fleet and property lease records in SAP REFX
Prepare and distribute monthly lease reporting
Process monthly lease, rent and property allocation journals
Prepare fleet interest and lease liability working papers
Investigate and resolve financial variances with key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with AASB16 lease accounting requirements
Support asset reporting, financial statements and audit activities
Provide financial asset management advice to internal stakeholders
Prepare business cases, reports, executive briefs and corporate documentation
Collaborate with corporate services, property and finance teams to achieve business outcomes
Support the Assistant Director Assets with operational and project priorities
Benefits
Competitive pay rate of $***** per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
12% superannuationto secure your future and support your retirement planning.
ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
Full-time position, offering37.5 hours per week,



Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
Opportunity to work within a respected Federal Government setting
Gain valuable APS experience at the APS5 level
Convenient Surry Hills location close to public transport
Hybrid work arrangements available
Exposure to complex asset and lease accounting activities
Develop expertise in SAP REFX and AASB16 lease accounting
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Contribute to financial reporting and strategic decision-making outcomes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Previous experience in financial accounting, asset accounting or lease accounting
Robust understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
Experience working with SAP, ideally SAP REFX
Knowledge of AASB16 lease accounting requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Experience preparing financial reports, briefs and written documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork
Desirable
Previous Federal or State Government experience
Experience with fleet and property lease management
Exposure to financial statement preparation and audit support activities
SAP REFX leasing module experience
Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER **** COB.
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.
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 ******/adjustmentsforadditional contact details.

📌 Finance Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 New South Wales