Assistant Finance Officer, Accounts Payable

Exciting Permanent, Full-time Opportunity based in Rockhamptons | Become part of a Team that provides efficient and effective Accounts payable Services to the Department and Hospital & Health Services

The role 

Reporting to the Team Lead Accounts Payable, you will undertake payment of accounts utilising the Vendor Invoice Management System (VIM), including but not limited to purchase orders, non-purchase orders and staff claims.  In preparations for the payment of accounts you will ensure that all payments are completed within relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the Accounts Payable function, accurately, efficiently and within departmental priorities. You will input, update and retrieve data from the current Queensland Health Finance systems, S4 Hana and VIM. In addition, you will also provide advice on Accounts Payable issues through communication and consultation with vendors, customers and Queensland Health.

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.

The Division is committed to being ‘partners in health service efficiency and quality'. Our aim is to provide multi-dimensional successful partnerships that foster linkages to strengthen relationships in the delivery of our services.

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:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.