F&C Capital Budget Officers

Job Title: F&C Capital Budget Officers

Location: West Parade, Perth WA 6000

Work Type: 3 Months (Possible extention)

Pay Rate: $62.41 per hour

About The Role

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the financial management of the PTA’s Asset Investment Program (AIP), ensuring timely, accurate capital budget management in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Budget Leadership & Analysis:

• Liaise directly with project cost controllers to assist in developing Cost Breakdown Structures.
• Perform detailed analysis for annual budget briefing notes and packages.
• Investigate budget variances, coordinate with the budget team, and initiate required follow-ups.
• Evaluate AIP funding requests and manage complex budget adjustments.
• Maintain capital budget procedures, guidelines, and process maps.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Monitor qualitative AIP details for accurate presentation in monthly Finance Reports and bi-monthly Planning & Investments Committee reports.
• Prepare quarterly AIP Survey reports for the Department of Treasury.

Data Integrity & System Management:

• Facilitate batch loads through integrated finance systems to ensure expenditure accuracy.
• Perform in-depth analysis and error resolution for system processing discrepancies.
• Maintain budget templates and ensure critical formulas remain accurate.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance system upgrades as required.

Business Improvement & Support:

• Support the Manager Budget and Financial Planning in implementing and documenting business improvement processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc office support functions within the Budget and Financial Planning Branch.
• Core Competencies:
• Sound knowledge of financial policies and procedures (e.g., Financial Management Act (FMA), Treasurer's Instructions, and Delegations Manuals) with emphasis on Revenue and Expenditure.
• Proven experience in accrual-based accounting procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) and accounting software, specifically general ledger systems.
• Possession of or active progress towards a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Communication & Interpersonal:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Problem Solving & Organization:
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a track record of meeting strict deadlines.
  

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