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Chief Operating Officer Group | Finance Division | Financial Operations | Treasury and Banking
This position is in the Treasury and Banking Section of the Financial Operations Branch. The section is responsible for overseeing the Treasury and Banking functions for the Department including processing payment runs, managing bank accounts, performing bank reconciliations and controlling appropriation drawdowns. The section also is responsible for revenue receipting throughout the department, both onshore and offshore, ensuring that revenue is collected, receipted and reconciled in accordance with Commonwealth financial legislation and departmental policy. Other tasks include managing visitor visa bond refunds processing, global revenue reconciliations, Security Bond reconciliations, managing petty cash reconciliations onshore and offshore, the Strategic Treasury function, chargebacks and the Collector of Public Monies (CPM) function.
Our ideal candidate:
To be successful in this role you will possess the ability to think strategically, streamline processes, manage projects, support productive working relationships, work independently and as a team, be result oriented, display personal drive and integrity, communicate with influence and have excellent negotiation skills
A Highly Protected Security Clearance Level is required for the role.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Lead the Treasury and Banking Section, including the co-ordination and management of the work of the section and performance of the team
- Provide high level of professional and specialist advice to the wider departmental network on banking and revenue related issues
- Manage strategic treasury functions by monitoring cash drawdowns in line with budgets and expense forecasts
- Develop innovative solutions, make judgements and decisions in relation to the efficient management of SAP revenue receipting and payment methods to ensure efficient and cost effective revenue collection operations
- Maintain productive working relationships with staff and key stakeholders and clients, including banks, security firms who collect cash and providers of revenue collection facilities such as MasterCard/Visa, AMEX, PayPal and Australia Post.
Additional information:
- Sound knowledge of PGPA Act and the Governments Financial Management Framework
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Qualifications and relevant experience in Accounting and Finance is required.
How to apply:
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 05/06/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132222 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion:
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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Notes:
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
