Reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting & Operations, the primary outcome for this role is to provide leadership of, and is the authority on, the accounts payable (AP), Travel Finance, Purchasing Cards, accounts receivable (AR) and treasury function of the Bureau. You will play a crucial role in managing and optimising the financial accounting operations function in a Commonwealth setting. including designing, implementing, and maintaining effective operational policies and internal control over the aforementioned functions in a Commonwealth Government context. The role includes all aspects of accounts payable such as all Invoice management and enquiries, all forms of payment, all customer relationships and Debtor management. Supervising and developing your team is critical for this role to ensure the delivery of high-quality payment and receipt functions. You will provide expertise in SAP Accounts Payable, SAP Concur, Accounts Receivable and Procurement modules. The occupant will bring confident communications skills, expertise in Commonwealth government financial frameworks, deep understanding of financial operations as well as functional leadership to the finance team. The key duties of the position include The responsibility of the role is to lead a team to manage the financial operations for the Bureau and be required to operate under broad direction,. The key duties of the position include: • Managing and leading a team to deliver the work outcome, such as setting clear expectations, managing workload and timeframes, guiding performance, and supporting development. • Ensure transactions and processes comply with accounting principles and Commonwealth government financial frameworks (i.e. PGPA Act). • Manage the AP function including purchasing card arrangements and operations, Invoice management including account reconciliation and enquiry management. • Manage the AR function including all customer invoicing, revenue collection, debt management. • Manage the treasury function for the Bureau ensuring bank accounts are managed and reconciled, funds are available as required and appropriations are efficient and effectively managed • Develop key reporting metrics to ensure payments and receipts are managed in accordance with Commonwealth government expectations and Bureau performance indicators. • Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships that are mutually beneficial, providing financial operations advice. • Provide regular and ad hoc training on financial related activities including but not limited to financial operations and relevant system training. • Proactive engagement in systems and process improvement initiatives. • Act as the main point of contact for addressing any inquiries and questions related to financial operations (AP/AR/treasury, Purchasing Card). • Develop policies and procedures for improving operational efficiency and compliance of the function. • Oversight and Management of the Concur contract ensuring it is fit for purpose and renewed and or modified as required. • Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.