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Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)


Overview

Do you want the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a finance section? 

Do you want a financial management career path in the public sector? 

The Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services) is designed for people who wish to understand the principles of accrual accounting to work effectively in government. 

Job Opportunities

Finance Officer

  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable

Who should Attend

People who wish to establish a financial management career path in the public sector

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter this course you will need to:

  • be mature age (20 years or over)
  • have a minimum of three years full-time experience working in or to the public sector (or equivalent) in a finance area or in a position with finance responsibilities
  • have access to a public sector financial environment

What's involved

  • Face to face training sessions
  • Milestone activities
  • Work-based projects
  • Assessment interview

Class Size

Minimum 8 participants
Maximum 20 participants

Units of Study

This course is delivered in two sections:

Section 1 Accrual Accounting  

  • Use public sector financial processes
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Report financial activity
  • Prepare operational budgets
  • Prepare financial statements
  • Maintain asset and inventory records
  • Reconcile and monitor accounts receivable

Section 2 Working in the Public Sector

  • Uphold & support the values and principles of public service
  • Deliver and monitor service to clients
  • Value diversity
  • Use advanced workplace communication strategies
  • Apply government processes
  • Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
  • Support policy implementation
  • Contribute to workplace safety

If you successfully complete Section 1 you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment in Accrual Accounting

If you successfully complete Section 2 you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment in Working in the Public Sector

When you have successfully completed both Section 1 and 2 you will be awarded a Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)