AddressTHE OPPORTUNITIES
As part of the specialist ASIS Finance or Procurement team, you will provide essential and timely financial or procurement management support to ASIS functions, and assist in ensuring ASIS meets its statutory reporting and financial compliance obligations.
As a L4 Finance or Procurement Officer you will be part of a team and undertake tasks of a moderate level of complexity, under the general direction from senior finance/procurement staff. You will work on tasks such as processing and management of ASIS procurements, financial transactions; production and management of regular financial reporting tasks; performing financial research and analysis; and manage stakeholder queries regarding financial policy (such as travel, accounts payable/receivable, fleet management and Procurement policy).
To be successful in these roles, you will need strong attention to detail, excellent people and customer service skills including the ability to communicate with others clearly and concisely. You will stay calm under pressure and have a proven track record in time management, organisation and IT skills. You will also have experience in using Microsoft software or database applications.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Outlined below are the key areas of responsibility for the Finance or Procurement Officer:
- Work under general direction as part of a team to process financial transactions and manage travel.
- Apply financial knowledge to provide a service focused on organisational outcomes.
- Have responsibility for financial management activity (could include travel, accounts payable/receivable, fleet management or procurement).
- Monitor and manage electronic workflow within the Financial Management Information System.
- Maintain client/customer and internal/external stakeholder relationships and provide advice on financial or procurement matters.
- Build subject matter expertise capability through exposure to team members, coaching, mentoring, on the job experience and relevant training.
- Contribute to compliance including risk management and mitigation.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
- Banking/accounts processing experience.
- Bookkeeping and/or experience in financial and/or travel processing.
Notes
Candidates must be Australian citizens.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain the highest-level security clearance.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you. We will continue to ask you if you require reasonable adjustments at each stage of the process. If you are successful in gaining employment, reasonable adjustments can also be made available to you in performing your role.
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.
