Banking Officer

The role

We are seeking a Banking Officer to join our Finance team based in South Melbourne on a permanent, part-time basis. This part-time position entails a 25-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, with the successful candidate required to work from 8:30 am to 1:40 pm.

As a Banking Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the completion of daily banking tasks accurately and promptly, in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures.
• Reviewing and allocating unallocated amounts on a daily basis.
• Provide technical support to assist in the day to day processing /reversal of cash receipts
• Communicating with and following up on unrecognized deposits to the Business daily.
• Providing daily banking summaries of receipts by business units to the Group Credit Manager.
• Supplying daily reports on unrecognised deposits and unallocated amounts to the AR team and Group Credit Manager.
• Maintaining credit applications/limit reviews using existing Credit provider portal to request 3rd party credit reports and also maintain a register of all credit applications/limit reviews
• Ensuring Credit Applications/Limit Reviews are completed within agreed SLA’s and all Credit Application documents are completed correctly
• Furnishing the weekly pending credit applications report, including status updates, to the AR team and Group Credit Manager.
• Preparing various end of month reporting including preparation of Aged trial balance reports.
• Supporting Credit Analyst and Credit Controllers
• Maintaining customer master data records including the creation of new customers, process credit limit reviews, as well as making any required amendments to existing records
• File remittances in email box appropriately and properly file electronically for easy retrieval, including electronic archiving of credit applications and related documentation

About you

Along with 2 years of experience in administration and credit teams, the ideal candidate should possess:

• Experience in high volume payment processing, ensuring accuracy and promptness, with a general understanding and experience in Accounts Receivable functions.
• Effective communication skills across various functions.
• Strong business acumen.
• Professionalism and reliability in all tasks and interactions.
• Strong account reconciliation and some accounts receivable experience, which would also be valuable.
• Enjoys problem solving in a results orientated environment.

What’s on offer?

Aside from a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll also offer you:

• Free onsite parking
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
• An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
• Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
• Paid parental leave program
• ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
• ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
• Volunteer and Community Service Leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave

As well as other great benefits like discounted health insurance, financial advice, annual flu vaccinations, access to a range of online fitness programs via our Wellbeing Centre...and much more!

What’s it like to work with us?

Culture is key for us, and our people come from a variety of backgrounds and industries. We all share a common purpose of bringing to life all three of our cultural pillars: We are Customer Focused; We are One Team and We Care For Each Other. Our passion and dedication are evident in how we work together to ensure everyone achieves our goals and that we all play in a role in making GWA a great place to work.

Our success is driven by a global team that share a passion to be the trusted and integrated solutions partner in the delivery of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries.

GWA is on a journey from Good to Great, and we are looking for people who are excited by change and want to make a difference. We care for each other and encourage people to take the lead to deliver superior solutions for our customers and consumers.

Our purpose

Since 1886, the experts at GWA have designed innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices. We have market leading, iconic brands including Caroma, Methven, Dorf and Clark.

As an ASX listed company, at GWA our purpose is to make everyday water experiences extraordinary. Water scarcity affects all communities and given that our consumers enjoy experiencing our products every day, we are proud to help save millions of litres of water each year.

Join us

Build your career with us and work with great people, great brands and a business with a history of strong growth. All you need to do is hit the apply button and be part of a company that is focused on delivering great customer experiences!  For more information, please contact Emily Jaajaa, Talent Acquisition Specialist (ejaajaa@gwagroup.com)

GWA Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.  We welcome and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. 

Don't let a perceived lack of experience hold you back – we value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn. Join our team and seize the opportunity to grow and excel in a supportive and dynamic environment!

You must be a citizen or permanent resident, or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.