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The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 4 Finance Officer – Accounts and Client Services (ACS).

ACS forms part of Shared Services within the Business Services Branch and is responsible for Debt Management, Treasury and Accounts Payable and Receivable functions to the broader AFP.

The ACS team is looking for skilled members to join the Account Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.

• Work as part of a small team providing accurate Accounts Payable and Receivable services.
• Contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and AFP Governance Instruments.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, take ownership of their role and responsibility for their work.

What will you do?

Duties performed in the Team Member role may include but is not restricted to:

• Accurately process customer invoices
• Accurately match payments to customer accounts and reconcile relevant GL accounts
• Review outstanding invoices and commence the customer debt recovery process
• Provide technical help, support and advice relating to account receivable activities to stakeholders
• Provide accurate accounts payable services
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices
• Quality assure goods receipts/confirmations
• Provide advice relating to accounts payable activities
• Display excellent customer service skills whilst communication with stakeholders via phone and email

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• High level customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to changing systems and processes
• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Well-developed organisational skills, and demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities
• Australian Citizen
• NV1 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using SAP accounts processing
• SAP payroll experience highly desirable
• Prior experience within Federal/State/Local Government will be viewed favourably.

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra, and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra or relocate at own expense
• This role is at an AFP Band 4 level

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contact Officer: Eija Meins

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 4553

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]