Our client, a global financial services firm with approximately 500 staff
in Sydney is a looking for an experienced Project Officer ⁄ Project Governance
Coordinator with strong Financial Reporting, Excel and Business Management
skills. The role offers an opportunity to work side by side reporting and
coordinating multiple Technology projects with the Head of Technology and key
stakeholders ⁄ business partners around the Asia Pacific region. This position acts as the central point of contact for all Business
Management and project governance related issues across the Technology business
in Australia responsible for coordinating and supporting the Regional Business
Management team. It is essential the successful candidate is competent in the areas of
Project Governance and Project Control from a PMO perspective, with a sound
understanding of Financial Reporting, in particular P&L. The major focus
will be administering all PMO related tasks, including and not limited to
financial analysis reporting, managing and reviewing budgets and plans and
resource management. This position will be suited to an individual who has the confidence and
ability to work independently and when required, act and respond on behalf of
the Regional Business Manager and work closely with the Regional Head of
Technology. Essential Skills: - Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly Powerpoint and Excel, the
ability to develop pivot tables is essential.
- 2 - 4 Years PMO and reporting experience, exposure to variety of project
management methodologies.
- 2+ years experience with monitoring and controlling project financials.
Desirable Formal Qualifications: - Preferably, Diploma⁄Degree level education in Business Administration,
Finance or IT.
- Project Management certification desirable CAPM⁄PMP⁄PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Key Accountabilities⁄Major Responsibilities: - Administer and participate in the development and preparation of specific
business plans and initiatives.
- Reconciliation of budget vs actuals.
- Administration of the calendar of deliverables for reporting, financials,
and review of technology projects.
- Assisting in the formulation of budgets & forecasts.
- Maintain our local internally built finance system.
- Provide weekly, monthly and adhoc accurate reporting to internal
stakeholders. Develop new reports as required.
- Run meetings particularly local committees.
- Update project processes and documentation. Deliver training related to
updates. Liaise with global teams to ensure project delivery processes are being
followed correctly.
- Act as a quality checkpoint, between local and global teams.
- Become a project process SME answer add hoc questions particularly from new
starters.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume via the
'Apply Now' button accompanied with a cover letter addressing your suitability
to the key criteria. Or for further information please contact Matthew Trustrum
on the telephone number below quoting reference MT890. Recruitment and Executive Search for the Financial Services IT
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