Job Opportunities in Australia

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Fulltime ongoing

LOCATION - Canberra

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($95,010.00 - $102,927.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13655

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Accounts and Client Services (ACS) is part of the Shared Services arm of CFO Command.

Shared Services is responsible for proactively delivering shared services activities to the broader AFP.

The purpose of this role is to provide Treasury functions, ensuring customer outcomes are met and are in compliance with relevant AFP and Australian Government policies, practices and statutory requirements.

Shared services is a multi-faceted branch and sits within the CFO command and directly contributes to APF operation outcomes, providing support and enabling our people to deliver maximum impact to the criminal environment. Our objectives are:

Support our frontline by delivering high quality corporate and shared services to the AFP.
Manage and implement business and system improvement to remove barriers, speed up decision making and increase efficiency.
Engage and work closely with partners and internal and external stakeholders.

Key duties of the position include:
Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the Treasury unit.
Delivering the agencies appropriation management function, including appropriation drawdowns, returns and monthly cash forecasting.
Manage monthly reconciliations, clearing accounts and undertake monthly review of relevant general ledger accounts.
Provide advice to wider agency network on Treasury, revenue, receipting and reconciliation issues.
Promote the continuous improvement of team processes and ensure they are compliant with relevant legislation and Government policies.
Maintaining professional working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Department of Finance and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Team Lead, Accounts and Client Services, the Treasury lead is responsible for overseeing the Treasury and Financial Operations functions for Australian Federal Police including but not limited to:

Processing Treasury payment runs.
Processing AMI upload.
Daily monitoring and management of AFP domestic bank account balances.
Monthly bank reconciliations.
Preparing Monthly Reports.
Preparation of appropriation drawdowns, returns and journals in CBMS.
Monitoring and reporting on appropriation balances.
EFT payments.
Monthly GL reconciliations for relevant accounts.
Cash account clearing and journal preparation.
S74 returns to OPA
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
A sound knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, methods and practices in order to provide objective advice and resolve problems as they arise.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Government Treasury environment.
A sound working knowledge of SAP, CBMS and RBA data entry and reporting.
Microsoft excel
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

Recognised tertiary and/or professional accounting qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential.
Additional Information

This role is an AFP Band 5 role

This role is located in Canberra, ACT. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra at own expense if not already located in ACT

What does a day in the life of the Finance Officer - Treasury look like?

I will assist the Team Leader Accounts and Client Services to manage the day to day Treasury functions. This may involve but isn't limited to:

Professionally engage with AFP appointees.
Process drawdowns, intercompany transfers, administered payments and receipts.
Preparation of monthly domestic bank reconciliations.
Preparation and parking of journals in SAP and CBMS.
Daily monitoring of Domestic bank account balances and ensuring account balances are within agreed limits.
Monthly cash forecasting and entry into CBMS.
Monitoring of appropriation balances.

What makes me successful in this role?

Attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to forward plan.
Previous experience with SAP, CBMS and RBA systems.
The ability to work in a small team.
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills
Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.
Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer - Eija Meins

Contact Officer Phone - 02 5126 4553

Contact Officer Email: eija.meins@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 07/11/2024

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