Assistant Director - Administered Financial Management Location: ACT Classification: Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata) Employment Type: Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time Flexible arrangements considered.Contact Officer: Applications close on 21/10/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.About our opportunity: This process is being used to fill 1 vacancy.A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.About our team: Chief Operating Officer Group | Finance Division | External Budgets & Revenue | Administered Financial Management.The position is part of the Administered Financial Management Section within the External Budgets and Revenue Branch.The section provides end to end financial functions including high level strategic financial advice and support for highly complex major contracts.Duties and responsibilities: This position is responsible for leading the team responsible for financial management processes, including budget development, contract monitoring and updating, accrual support, monthly reporting, invoice verification and processing, and asset capitalisation including asset reporting and maintenance of assets under construction.Specific Duties/Responsibilities: Provide input into the internal budget build for infrastructure related capital and operating expenditure.Lead and manage end of month processes including: Preparation of monthly financial management reports covering capital and operating infrastructure related expenditure including analysis of impacts on the full year result.Monthly variance commentary.Processing accruals/accounting adjustments and capitalising expenditure (Assets Under Construction settlement).Assisting business areas with forecasting for all operating and capital related infrastructure projects. Manage the creation of WBS codes in the SAP system for the management and tracking of capital project expenditure.Amend/create Infrastructure contracts in the finance system and subsequent creation and management of purchase orders associated with the contract.Facilitate the verification and payment of supplier invoices attached to those contracts managed by the team. Additional information: Candidates must have: Excellent analytical and numerical skills.Sound decision making and judgement to produce high level financial advice.The capacity to work towards specific deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to set priorities for self and team with a focus on time management.Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.Experience with MS products is essential.Demonstrated experience in SAP, SAPGui and Contract Management and Procurement systems or equivalent financial systems.Knowledge of budget and asset management principles and the ability to communicate requirements.A sound understanding of the Commonwealth's financial management framework, various Financial Legislation and policies, including the PGPA Act, delegations, etc.Relevant Finance or Accounting qualifications is preferred. How to apply: Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 21/10/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – 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 – 134891 in the document footer.To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.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.The Department of Home Affairs acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and to their elders past, present and emerging.#J-18808-Ljbffr