The Opportunity ASD Finance is a growing team with a valued combination of new and experienced finance professionals, providing the full range of finance service and advice to the agency. Teams such as Internal Budgeting and Reporting, and Capability Program Finance work on the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, accrual reporting requirements and the preparation of External Budgets. The respective Finance teams also deliver support, advice and guidance to ASD business areas regarding financial management, internal budgets and asset accounting. ASD Finance teams are also responsible for policy advice, compliance and assurance which includes conducting quality assurance checks on financial accounting activities and liaison with external auditors. The Capability Program Finance team focuses on advice and reporting for ASD’s large, complex Capability Programs delivered via the Defence Portfolio’s Integrated Investment Program (IIP). We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in finance and accounting, who can operate independently under broad direction to perform within an integrated workforce. As the roles are a part of a developing team, it is an opportunity for career diversity, fun accounting challenges and building your capabilities. This is a rewarding period as we continue to grow and improve the finance function to be a trusted and professional business partner to the agency. Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au) ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia. Our Ideal Candidate ASD Finance is seeking finance professionals with strong experience in a financial environment, including skills in internal or external budget management, finance business partnering, financial reporting, financial statement analysis and compliance. Candidates should highly motivated, with an eagerness and ability to enhance the finance functions of the agency. ASD 5 As an ASD5 Finance Officer you will have a broad range of skill sets to undertake functions including: • Strategic thinking and problem solving skills. • Supporting internal budget preparation and financial performance reporting. • Supporting external budget preparation and reporting process. • Contributing to sound practical advice and guidance to stakeholders on technical financial accounting and support to ASD business areas. • Understanding the financial statement process, preparing monthly financial accounting reporting (including month-end journals and reconciliations) and contributing to preparation of financial statements. • Contributing proactively to the completion of ASD’s external financial reporting functions including preparation and presentation of monthly and annual financial reporting. • Applying a risk based quality assurance process, financial statement analysis and compliance with relevant accounting standards. • Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including auditors, business areas, procurement and contractors. • Strong interpersonal skills that can service a variety of customers of varying financial literacy. • High standard of communication skills, both in terms of writing and presenting to audiences. • Building and sustaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. • Demonstrated ability to proactively and consistently meet deadlines and ensure delivery against objectives. ASD 6 As an ASD6 Finance Officer you will have a broad range of skill sets to undertake functions including: • Strategic thinking and problem solving skills. • Understanding the financial statement process, preparing monthly financial accounting reporting (including month-end journals and reconciliations) and contributing to preparation of financial statements. • Lead support to internal and external budget preparation and financial performance reporting. • Preparation and contributing proactively to the completion of ASD’s external financial reporting functions including preparation and presentation of monthly and annual financial reporting. • Lead support in preparation of monthly financial management reports. • Applying a risk based quality assurance process, financial statement analysis and compliance with relevant accounting standards. • Lead support to sound practical advice and guidance to stakeholders on the technical financial accounting advice and support to ASD business areas. • Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including auditors, business areas, procurement and contractors. • Strong interpersonal skills that can service a variety of customers of varying financial literacy. • High standard of communication skills, both in terms of writing and presenting to large audiences. • Building and sustaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. • Lead support in financial governance and ensuring compliance requirements are met. • Demonstrated ability to proactively and consistently meet deadlines and ensure delivery against objectives. • The ability to achieve results within a team-based environment. Desirable Qualifications, Experience or Training • Tertiary qualifications such as Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Business or equivalent. • CPA/CA qualified (or working towards qualification). • Experience using financial systems such as SAP/ S4Hanna or TM1. • Financial Reporting and Preparation of Financial Statements. • Internal Budget Management and Reporting. • External Budget Preparation and Reporting. • Financial Governance and Compliance reviews. • Program Management. • Analysis of financial information to provide strategies for senior leadership. • Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced complex environment (highly desirable). • Ability to analyse financial information and the practical application of capital project financial management practices and associated assurance, reporting and data analytics (highly desirable). Application Closing Date: Sunday 17 May, 2026 For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/02434/26 on Careers | Australian Signals Directorate
