Job Title: Business Finance Officer
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Currently working for the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure () as a Senior Accounting Officer, I am mindful of the Cultural Inclusion Framework that endorses the fundamental principles of respect for human rights, good faith and partnerships between South Australia and Indigenous Australians. Developing and implementing culturally diverse and inclusive practices, as well as knowledge and understanding within my workplace, demonstrates my transferable skills in applying the equivalent approach with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As I work collaboratively with my team, interacting in a positive, clear and honest way, I offer assistance to work progressively towards team goals. This was demonstrated when sadly, one of our team members
Facilitating a culture of integrity, professional accountability and diversity across the department, in line with the South Australian Government’s Code of Ethics and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1987, I provide accurate information for my customers and colleagues, using various research tools to ensure that I supply the correct information and maintain my professional accountability, whilst consistently demonstrating honesty. Professing my enthusiasm, enjoyment and dedication for my job, I accept extra tasks and share ideas to improve strategies for their completion. Currently, DPTI is undergoing a rejuvenation phase and we have been actively involved in developing new values within the department. Demonstrating my contribution to these values, I happily assist my colleagues and provide as required to promote respect, recognition, cultural inclusion and encouragement.
Supporting the Premier’s Safety and Wellbeing Declaration and the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012, I suggest improvements in safety performance throughout team meetings and advice my team on the appropriate course of action required when safety issues arise, which in turn reduces injuries-lost time and supports a high performing department. Our department has provided effective leadership in its safety performance and has positively contributed to the South Australian Strategic Plan Priority.
Having five years of experience working for the South Australian Government in financial management, accounting and budgeting, I have used a variety of computer programs to assist in the structures and evaluation techniques that impact the role of the Agency. These programs include E-Purchase, Basware, MAJOURS, Activity Based Management and Information System (ABMIS), as well as Business Objects where I have ran reports and obtained the relevant data for journal transfers. Adhering to Government policies such as internal controls, tax compliance, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Family Benefit Tax (FBT) procurement policies, use of credit cards (Promaster), raising purchase orders (Basware) and compliant tax invoices, demonstrates my sound knowledge of the policies, as well as my ability to carry out my work in a legal and ethical manner.
My high-level skills in processing large volumes of quality and accurate work is demonstrated through the recommendations that I provide regarding timesheet reports. This is carried out by examining report information and correspondence, meeting statutory and legislative reporting deadlines and generating weekly and month-end reports. My well-developed communication skills, include the ability to liaise effectively at all levels, listen to my colleagues, as well as servicing providers and customers, whilst utilising my sound knowledge of related government programs, policies and legislation. Negotiating and communicating accurately and in a timely manner, ensures that all concerns are addressed, conflicts are resolved and solutions to problems are formulated.
