Level 5 Finance Officer will be part of a team and work with others to undertake complex financial tasks under limited direction from senior finance staff. They will exercise discretion and sound independent judgement in providing advice to stakeholders within their specific areas of responsibility. The Finance Officer will work on financial reconciliations (for example bank reconciliations); undertaking critical review of financial transactions to ensure the integrity of financial data; undertaking analysis of budget information; assist in the preparation of financial reports and end of month activities; administering finance policy and procedures; providing technical support and assistance to the ongoing development of the Service’s financial management information system.
The key duties of the position include:
The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks for a L5 Finance Officer:
- Work under limited supervision as part of a team to provide high quality, timely financial management support in an area of expertise. (e.g. management accounting, asset management, systems accounting, treasury and banking).
- Exercise sound subject matter knowledge and judgement to make independent decisions and interpret financial policy as governed by the application of rules, regulations, best practice principles and procedures.
- Pursue, develop and maintain effective client/customer and internal/external stakeholder relationships and provide advice on complex financial matters.
- Administer financial management policies and procedures and undertake financial reconciliations.
- Maintain awareness of financial standards, guidelines and techniques.
- Assist in the support, development and improvement of the internal financial control environment (including financial system controls).
- Build subject matter expertise capability through exposure to team members, coaching, mentoring, on the job experience and relevant training.
- Contribute to compliance, including risk management and mitigation.
- Contribute to reporting for key internal and external stakeholders and assist in formal reporting as required.
Eligibility
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
- Tertiary Qualifications in financial management or equivalent experience;
- Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service;
- A proven track record in teamwork;
- Banking/accounts processing experience;
- Bookkeeping and/or experience in financial and/or travel processing;
- Experience in public or private sector financial accounting practices including financial statements, taxation, procurement and asset management;
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills;
- Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) experience;
- Understanding of financial management and/or Australian Government budgeting processes; and
- Demonstrated success in providing administrative support.
- Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with ASIS, you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Assessment
The successful applicant for the role of Finance Officer will be required to undergo and maintain a high-level security clearance. Ongoing employment with ASIS requires the successful candidates to maintain a high-level security clearance. Loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment.
Notes
ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues.
It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.
The positions are Canberra based, with conditions of service similar to those in the Australian Public Service, including superannuation. Due to the nature of our work, work from home options are generally not available.
Please Note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
To apply go to https://asis.gov.au to view further job details and selection criteria.
All applications for employment with ASIS are handled in the strictest confidence. It is essential that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality and that you not discuss your application with others. Discussing your application with anyone may harm your suitability of employment with ASIS.