APS5/APS6 Program Finance Officer
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Job Description
Support budgets, contracts and SAP administration in a secure Federal Government setting.
Your new employer
This Federal Government organisation delivers nationally significant programs and projects that support key government priorities.
Working within a collaborative team, you'll play an important role in supporting financial management, contract administration and program governance activities.
Your new role
As a Program Support Officer, you will provide finance, contract and program support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and remain compliant with government requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting program delivery using established project management tools and processes
Monitoring budgets, expenditure, forecasts and financial commitments
Preparing financial reports, reconciliations and variance analysis
Supporting budget management and periodic financial reporting activities
Assisting with the end-to-end administration of contracts, including variations, extensions and close-out activities
Monitoring contractor deliverables, milestones and payments
Processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and goods receipts through SAP
Maintaining contract, procurement and financial records
Preparing governance papers, dashboards, reports and briefing materials
Supporting audit, assurance and compliance activities
What you'll need to succeed
Must be an Australian citizen with a minimum of NV1 security clearance
Experience or exposure to financial management, budgeting and reporting




Experience or exposure to contract administration and contract management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with reporting tools
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A commitment to compliance, governance and record management
Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise finance system will be highly regarded
Understanding of program and project management principles
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to work on nationally significant government programs
Exposure to finance, procurement, contract management and governance functions
Supportive team environment with opportunities to broaden your capabilities
Develop highly transferable SAP, financial reporting and contract management skills
Diverse role offering a genuine variety of program support activities
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences.
We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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