Assistant Finance Officer

The role 

Reporting to the Team Lead, Accounts Payable. Your role will be is responsible for accurate completion and proficient performance of accounts payable processing, supporting the Accounts Payable Team Lead in delivering departmental targets and priorities.

Become part of a Team that provides efficient and effective Accounts payable Services to the Department and Hospital & Health Services while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, agreed service specifications and performance standards.

The Assistant Finance Officer – Accounts payable is responsible for ensuring that assigned accounts payable processes are performed accurately and efficiently and within department priorities.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Knowledge of an integrated financial management system and other software applications (eg databases, spreadsheets) relevant to an accounts payable unit, including data entry and retrieval skills.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the accounts payable function consistent with the Department of Health and other government agency directives.
• High standard of communication, problem solving and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, meet deadlines and organize work priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with team members, vendors and corporate divisions stakeholders.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Corporate Services Division provides support services necessary for Queensland Health to function effectively and deliver essential health services. The Division is responsible for major corporate functions including financial, legal and human resources services, information management services and overseeing key governance functions such as risk, audit and compliance.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.