APS4 Accounts Payable Creditor Officer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Sos Recruitment Full time

Job Description

Position Title: APS4 Accounts Payable Creditor Officer


Employment Type: 6-month nongoing contract with a potential extension
Location: Canberra, ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: $74,882–$84, % super
Security Clearance/Requirements: Baseline Vetting
Working Arrangements: On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is seeking an Accounts Payable Creditor Officer to join the Financial Operations Branch within the Finance & Investment Division.

The Finance Division supports the department's objectives to operate efficiently, effectively, and financially sustainably. With a strong commitment to high-quality customer service and support, the division helps deliver business outcomes while ensuring compliance with government fiscal requirements. It provides financial and management advice to the department, ministers, and stakeholders, balancing the demands of the government's reform agenda with financial sustainability.

The Financial Operations Branch provides shared services including procurement, grants, payroll services, travel, and accounts payable. It also manages several critical projects for the division, contributing to the achievement of strategic financial objectives.

The Accounts Payable Creditor Officer plays a key role within the Accounts Payable Team, responsible for managing the department's payables across all financial ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, and maintaining effective stakeholder and creditor relationships. This position offers the opportunity to support continuous business improvement and participate in a variety of administrative and financial management activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Management: Oversee and manage the department's payables across financial ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), TechnologyOne.Payment Run Coordination: Collaborate with neighbouring teams within the Financial Operations Branch to manage payment runs and ensure efficient processing of payments.Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform monthly reconciliations and assist with high-level financial reporting, ensuring alignment with financial governance requirements.Creditor Management: Maintain and update creditor accounts, ensure accurate details, and engage with creditors to resolve queries or discrepancies. Oversee creditor functions and manage all related enquiries.Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide high-quality customer support to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to accounts payable queries, offer guidance on payment procedures, and engage with creditors to maintain positive relationships.Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process enhancements to streamline workflows and improve service quality.Project Management Support: Manage small projects and assist colleagues across accounts payable and creditor management functions, supporting the achievement of project milestones.General Administration: Perform routine administrative tasks including data collation, payment reviews, email communication (via Outlook), and other team support duties.Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to financial governance standards and financial management frameworks. Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures aligned with departmental and government guidelines.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience & Knowledge: Previous experience in accounts payable, government finance, or administration. Knowledge of financial management systems such as TechnologyOne is highly desirable.Stakeholder & Creditor Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and engage effectively with creditors to support financial outcomes.Financial Governance Understanding: Strong understanding of financial governance requirements, compliance frameworks, and the ability to apply this knowledge in daily operations.Problem Solving & Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, think proactively, and provide flexible solutions in a dynamic work environment.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise advice and support to stakeholders at all levels.Organisational Skills: Demonstrated capacity to establish task and project plans, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial processing and record keeping.

Eligibility:

Security Clearance: A Baseline Vetting security clearance is required for this position.

Apply now or contact Simmone Priest on at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this have now closed. If your application is received after this date, we'll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, people of all religions, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

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