Finance Team Member, Band 5 Cfo

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13972
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 will you do?
Finance Business Partners support business units of the AFP to manage their budget and financeseffectively through timely and accurate advice and analysis. Core duties include regular analysis andpresentation of financial information to support business area decision making. Finance Business Partnersalso assist with the development, implementation and management of internal budgets.
Financial Statements Team Members ensure the integrity of the AFP's financial information in SAP andcompliance with statutory reporting requirements. Core duties include oversighting the accuracy of the AFP'sgeneral ledger including month end processes, and ensuring financial statements comply with relevantrequirements 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 obligationsand 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 informationneeds including the Australian Taxation Office and lodgement of required statutory reports. Success in therole required a comprehensive knowledge of FBT requirements for large employers.
Investment Plan Team Members provide a suitable level of support for the key stakeholders of the AFP’sInvestment Plan and assist in the management of their budget through timely and accurate data analysis.Core duties include the oversight of the integrity of the SAP Investment Plan structure and SAS Reportingtool, including relevant month end processes. Team members assist with the development andimplementation of the Investment Plan and should have a good understanding of the Asset ManagementPolicy.
External Budgets Team Members are responsible for preparing costings for New Policy Proposals andmanaging the AFP external budget. Team members assist with the preparation of the Portfolio BudgetStatements, Portfolio Additional Estimates and Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Duties also includeputting adjustments through the Central Budget Management System (CBMS), writing briefs for SenateEstimates, and other Federal Budget matters. Success in this role requires strong communication skills toliaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for a role in the Finance and Budget Management Branch.
The Finance and Budget Management Branch is responsible for the provision of efficient, effective andcompliant financial management and advice across the AFP. The branch has a number of current andanticipated vacancies available at the band 5 level. Members will be required to work effectively in small teamsunder the direction of Team Leaders.
You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatoryframework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successfulapplicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.