Finance Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Ongoing Part time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $92,243.00 - $99,929.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10460

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.

Australian Federal Police

Policing for a safer Australia - the world is changing, crime is changing, we are changing to meet new challenges.

The mission of the AFP 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.

The AFP offers a generous remuneration and conditions package, full details can be found in the AFP Enterprise Agreement.

Role Summary

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for a role in the Finance Branch.

The Finance Branch is responsible for the provision of efficient, effective and compliant financial management and advice across the AFP. The branch has a number of current and anticipated vacancies available at the band 5 level.

Members will be required to work effectively in small teams under the direction of Team Leaders.

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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

Role Description & Responsibilities

Finance Business Partners (Management Accountants) support business units of the AFP to manage their budget and finances effectively through timely and accurate advice and analysis. Core duties include regular analysis and presentation of financial information to support business area decision making. Management accountants also assist with the development, implementation and management of internal budgets.

Financial Statements & Assets Team Members (Financial Accountants) ensure the integrity of the AFP’s financial information in SAP and compliance with statutory reporting requirements. Core duties include oversighting the accuracy of the AFP’s general ledger including month end processes, and ensuring financial statements comply with relevant requirements including Public Governance Performance and Accountability, Financial Reporting Rule 2015 (FRR) and Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

Taxation Team Members predominantly focus on ensuring compliance with the AFP’s taxation obligations and providing a suitable level of support for the AFP and its members deployed to missions internationally. Core duties include advice to support areas where required, liaison with key stakeholder with information needs including the Australian Taxation Office and lodgement of required statutory reports. Success in the role required a comprehensive knowledge of FBT requirements for large employers.

External Budgets Team Members are responsible for preparing costings for New Policy Proposals and managing the AFP external budget. Team members assist with the preparation of the Portfolio Budget Statements, Portfolio Additional Estimates and Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Duties also include putting adjustments through the Central Budget Management System (CBMS), writing briefs for Senate Estimates, and other Federal Budget matters. Success in this role requires strong communication skills to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification, or extensive experience and knowledge in the area of expertise;
You must be an Australian Citizen; and
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Desirable Requirements

Existing or working towards relevant professional qualifications (CA/CPA) would be highly regarded but not essential.
Selection Criteria

Band 5

Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people

Required Application Documents

Applicant response (pitch - maximum two pages)
Resume/CV

Advice for Applicants

Application
All mandatory fields must be completed by the applicant. Applicants must provide all requested documents as outlined above in 'Required Application Documents'.

Employment Suitability Requirements
Applicants, who are not current AFP employees, that progress to the next stage of an AFP recruitment process will be required to provide the following:
Completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years; and
Proof of Australian citizenship.

Applicants will be advised by AFP Recruitment if they are required to provide this information.

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