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APS Level 6
Finance Reporting Officer / Credit Control Officer
Job number
VN-0771660
Location
Canberra, ACT
Closing date

About AHL
AHL is a not-for-profit Commonwealth company dedicated to providing culturally safe and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access services and economic opportunities. AHL’s vision is to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for First Nations people. – since 1973, AHL has been committed to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for First Nations people through a national network of over 40 hostels across Australia.

About the Roles
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two key finance professionals—a Finance Reporting Officer and a Credit Control Officer—to join our dynamic finance team by leading the preparation of management accounting performance reports and optimising the end-to-end management of trade debtors.

  • Finance Reporting Officer
    This pivotal role drives preparation of financial and committee papers for the AHL Board and committees, enabling informed, strategic decision-making. You will compile and distribute critical management accounting reports that empower internal and external stakeholders to successfully fulfill their financial and compliance obligations. Beyond reporting, the role assists with core financial operations, including corporate budgeting and forecasting, the strategic investment of surplus operating funds, and the continuous optimisation of financial systems.
     
  • Debtor Management and Credit Control Officer
    This role is pivotal in proactively managing debt collection and the recovery of overdue accounts. You will act as a primary point of contact, communicating daily with organisational debtors and collaborating closely with operational staff to resolve outstanding balances. In addition to delivering regular debt and aging reports to management and operations, the position is responsible for compiling weekly and monthly occupancy performance reports to keep internal stakeholders informed on hostel operations nationwide.

Our Ideal Candidates
The ideal candidate for both roles will have strong analytical capability to be able identify trends and foresee potential problems. The candidate will have a high level of written and oral communication skills to provide reliable and fearless advice across the Finance branch.

  • Finance Reporting Officer
    The ideal candidate brings proven experience in a financial or management accounting environment, where they can readily apply advanced financial modelling capabilities. We are seeking a proactive professional dedicated to continuous improvement, who will actively refine financial reporting processes and templates. Given the diverse scope of responsibilities, you must possess strong organisational skills to effectively manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.
     
  • Debtor Management and Credit Control Officer
    The ideal candidate is a customer-centric professional with a proven ability to engage and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will possess deep technical proficiency in a reservation management system, serving as a key subject matter expert who provides proactive system support and guidance to the operational teams.

For further details about the role, upload the vacancy information. 

How to apply

  • Upload and complete the application form.
  • Email your application form and current resume to jobs@ahl.gov.au by 11:59PM AEST, 
    Wednesday 19 August 2026. The statement of claims (imbedded in the application form) should be a maximum of two pages addressing the key responsibilities and capabilities. 
  • Include your name and the job reference (VN-0771660) in the subject of your email.