Revenue Assurance Officer – APS 5/6
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.
This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity for a numbers enthusiast to gain exposure to a niche role, undertaking research and analysis, and using judgement and initiative to interrogate reporting and information received (e.g., financial data) in support of the Revenue Assurance Team objectives.
As the Revenue Assurance Officer / Senior Revenue Assurance Officer, you will use your research and analysis skills to interpret reporting submitted by industry participants, with a high degree of autonomy, working in a small team.
In this role, with the support of your supervisors, you will:
- assess, analyse and interpret reporting submitted by industry participants for the purposes of Telecommunications Industry Levy/Eligible Revenue Reporting and the Regional Broadband Scheme
- engage in problem solving to interrogate and understand the data, using your own initiative and curiosity to question things and investigate further, including gathering data from several different sources to ensure accuracy
- use sound decision making and judgement when assessing the potential levy or charge to be applied against industry participants
- produce well developed advice to stakeholders
- document clear and robust rationales in support of your analysis and decision making
- provide subject matter expertise on the compliance and management of the ACMA’s revenue streams and cost recovery activities
- actively support key internal and external stakeholder relationships
- assist with the administration of assurance procedures, including in interpreting and applying a range of complex legislation to the ACMA’s financial policies and revenue assurance procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking enthusiastic self-starters with well-developed judgement and stakeholder engagement skills, who are committed to delivering exceptional results and are passionate about making a robust contribution in cost recovery.
We are seeking someone curious, inquisitive and driven who has:
- excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in applying well developed analytical, evaluation and conceptual thinking skills to deliver advice
- the ability to undertake complex or sensitive work and who can operate with limited direction
- the initiative to resolve issues and manage competing priorities with a high degree of self-drive and autonomy, to deliver high quality work in accordance with timeframes
- the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of, and ensure compliance with, relevant legislation and policy frameworks
Due to the nature of the role, it is mandatory that the successful applicant would have previous experience in an accounting and finance role.
The ideal applicant would also have:
- relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or equivalent
- professional membership – CPA Australia / CA ANZ, or significant progress towards qualification, is desirable
- regulatory, policy or compliance experience
To be eligible for employment with ACMA, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Technical assistance: For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email HRassist@acma.gov.au before the closing date.