Locations: Canberra - ACT, Sydney - NSW, Melbourne - VIC
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: $123,799 to $140,935 + 15.4% super
About the opportunity
AUSTRAC is looking for Accounting and Finance Managers to fill two roles: Manager, Financial Operations and Manager, Levy, Receivables and Financial Policy
Upon application, you will be prompted to select from these two key areas. We encourage you to apply for both roles, to increase opportunities for a role that best matches your skills and career goals.
Manager Financial Operations - Oversee the delivery of accurate financial information, strong financial governance, external reporting of monthly and annual financial statements.
Manager, Levy, Receivables and Financial Policy - Oversee the administration of the AUSTRAC Industry levy, levy forecasting and modelling information, taxation compliance reporting, and maintenance of financial management policies and procedures.
What are we looking for
While we are looking for these capabilities, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing the annual financial statement and monthly CMBS reporting process.
- Extensive experience in managing financial operations.
- Relevant Tertiary degree and/or Professional membership (CA, CPA or CIMA) is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Commonwealth policy and governance frameworks is highly desirable.
- Technology1 skills is desirable.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is desirable.
For more information about role and the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Careers Page
The key duties of the positions include:
Manager, Financial Operations
- Lead the Financial Operations team, including accounts payable, corporate credit card administration, and project and asset accounting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly CBMS reports.
- Establish and build effective relationships with stakeholders to support accurate information and reporting.
- Oversee the monthly external reporting process and annual financial statement preparation.
- Identify and implement business improvements to enhance service delivery to business areas.
Manager, Levy, Receivables and Financial Policy
- Manage the annual industry levy collection process, including preparation of consultation papers, levy forecasting, and invoicing.
- Address levy disputes and respond to industry and stakeholder inquiries.
- Develop and update financial policies and procedures.
- Oversee monthly administered-specific CBMS reports and financial statements.
- Oversee the accounts receivable area and related processes.
- Manage AUSTRAC’s compliance with taxation, including preparing the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) annual return and GST reports.
- Identify and implement business improvements to enhance services provided to internal and external business areas.
Affirmative Measures
This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process.
Affirmative measures is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people. Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.
Notes
This recruitment process will initially be used to fill a current vacancy and in future, may be used to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant. The merit pools established from this recruitment process will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising.
We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including:
Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down.
- Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave.
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
- 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid maternity leave.
- 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression.
- Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave.
View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment.
About Us
AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime.
Closing Date and further details
Applications close at 11:30 pm on 9 March 2025.
For enquiries, please contact: recruitment@austrac.gov.au
Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Portal.