Finance Officer and Resource Coordinator Roles

Finance Officer and Resource Coordinator roles

Level 6

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.

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful

people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically

diverse backgrounds.
- Level 6 Finance Officer Role _

Level 6 Finance Officers will undertake complex financial tasks and exercise autonomy in managing a

key area of responsibility (which may include supervisory responsibility). They may also be required to

possess a specialist technical proficiency in a key area. They will work on tasks such as managing key

stakeholder relationships; coordinating key financial reporting tasks (such as the month end process

and budget reporting); leading and managing the delivery of financial training packages within the

Service; resolving complex financial issues as they arise; and managing the workflow of a team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks for a L6 Finance Officer:
Exercise autonomy and in-depth technical knowledge to deliver on key financial management

tasks and projects (in areas such as management accounting, tax, financial statement

preparation or asset management);
Resolve complex financial management issues and queries as they arise with a high degree of

autonomy;
Contribute to the development of financial standards, policies, procedures, guidelines,

technical financial capability and training;
Anticipate and develop improvements to the internal control environment, including financial

system controls;
Establish, enhance and maintain effective client/customer and internal/external stakeholder

relationships;
Manage and contribute to reporting for key internal and external stakeholders and assist in

formal reporting as required;
Contribute to compliance, including risk management and mitigation; and

Team leader responsibilities which may include; supervising and guiding team members,

assisting in strategic planning, setting tasks, and managing workflows.
- Level 6 Resource Coordinator role _

As a Resource Coordinator in ASIS you will be responsible for delivering high quality and effective

financial support to the organisation. Your contribution will go towards ensuring the financial integrity

of ASIS and its business groups. This will involve effective collaboration with team members and

stakeholders, as well as ensuring compliance with all aspects of Australian legislative and regulatory

requirements.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders you will contribute to a full range of timely

corporate management functions including financial and budget management, resource management

(including people and equipment) and general administrative management.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks for a L6 Resource Coordinator:
Assist SES and Executive Level staff to develop and manage internal budgets and resourcing

levels (including staffing);
Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports and costings for internal and external

stakeholders;
Provide expert advice and support to relevant personnel on accounting matters and policy;
Provide analysis of financial results, including the identification of potential under/overspends

and recommendations for possible solutions;
Manage assets and coordination of resources;
Assist management teams with the procurement activities;
Assist with the ongoing contract management; and

Contribute to the preparation of New Policy Proposals, ministerial submissions and briefings.

Education, qualification and experience requirements

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.

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