Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner -Ae6 (Aps6) & Aee1 (Aps El1)

The opportunity

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Our people are introverted, extroverted and neurodiverse. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

Role responsibilities

As a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner, your duties may include but are not limited to:

• business Partnering to assist with the analysis of client area business results through the budget, forecast, and month end processes.
• leading meetings with client area stakeholders to support their understanding of financial reports and advice, including preparing and delivering any supplementary reports or advice to strengthen their decision-making;
• coordinating and maintaining the Organisation’s external budget, preparation of external budget documentation including, Portfolio Budget Statements and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements;
• preparation of Department of Finance monthly and annual reporting and entry of results into Central Budget Management System (CBMS)
• coordinating costings and advice for New Policy Proposals (NPP’s) including, liaising with external agencies and stakeholders on NPP’s;
• supervise, mentor, and actively assist junior staff through development of the Finance Business Partners team to build their skills and technical knowledge;
• contribute to the development of relevant operating and accounting policies and procedures; and
• fostering a collaborative and supportive culture of teamwork within the Branch, Division and across the whole of ASIO.

Key skills and qualifications

We are seeking the following key skills and qualifications:

• strong interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships;
• attention to detail;
• ability to adapt to and use a range of software;
• prior experience (commensurate with level) in a relevant area;
• understanding of Commonwealth budgeting processes is desirable (for management accounting roles); and
• accounting (or equivalent) tertiary qualification, and working towards Certified Practicing Account (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

Key attributes

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

• A logical mind with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for finance related tasks;
• strong Microsoft Office experience, specifically; Excel spreadsheet manipulation for budget management, costing, data analysis and reporting;
• experience in managing and coaching staff (at the AE6 and AEE1 level);
• well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including a strong attention to detail;
• strong interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• highly effective and flexible work prioritisation skills, including the ability to maintain a forward work program, meet deadlines, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

Benefits

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• a competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance;
• employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent;
• a variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave;
• flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available);
• seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks;
• study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education; and
• access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must:

• be an Australian citizen; and
• be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance prior to commencing in the role.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected, in order to build a highly capable, innovative and adaptive workforce to achieve our purpose. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Preferred location

The preferred location is Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online’ to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:

• a succinct statement of claims up to 800 words (no more than two pages) against the selection criteria, using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. Please clearly state which level/classification you are applying for; and
• an up-to-date CV, no more than two pages in length.

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $96,535.00 – $137,106.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday