EL1 Assistant Director, Finance

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director, Finance to play a pivotal role in delivering an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. You will document business requirements, represent the finance branch in project meetings, and lead systems integration. The ideal candidate will possess strong organization and analytical skills. An accounting qualification is highly desirable. The role aims to enhance financial systems management and support ACIC's mission.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Finance Stakeholders and document business requirements.
• Represent the Branch at project meetings and provide guidance.
• Ensure the end product is fit for purpose.
• Investigate and document risks of the proposed system.
• Provide ad-hoc support including financial corrections and reports.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Strong attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving approach

Supervisory skills

Leadership skills

Education

Accounting diploma/degree qualification or similar discipline

Job description

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As an Assistant Director, Finance you will play a pivotal part in the Agency’s delivery of a future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. You will work closely with the project management team to ensure the systems acquired are fit for purpose, to manage the Agency’s finances and will also lead in systems transition, system administration and business and process mapping.

Role Responsibilities

As an Assistant Director, Finance you will:

• Meet with Finance Stakeholders, document their business requirements and prepare business process maps
• Represent the Branch at project meetings and provide guidance to the financial requirement for the procurement
• Use your sound finance and systems knowledge to ensure the end product is fit for purpose
• Investigate and document the risks of the proposed system
• Lead in systems integration and transition and provide relevant documentation
• Provide ad-hoc support including but not limited to financial corrections, accruals and journals, project related support such as exception reports, provision of various financial reports and general financial queries.

Your Skills and Capabilities

We invite applications from people with the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
• Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to use a positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• Establish and foster relationships in order to deliver high quality advice and support to stakeholders that may include Senior Executive
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Sound knowledge of the Australian Government financial framework, principles, policies and practices
• Accounting diploma/degree qualification or similar discipline (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in working on different financial applications/software.
• Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
• Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
• Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC.

The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.

More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 on our website.