Bookkeeper

The Islamic College of Brisbane (ICB) is a rapidly growing school of more than 160 staff and facilities for students from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1500 students. The community-centred College, which was established in 1995 in response to parent demand for a local faith-based school, is located on the southern outskirts of Brisbane in the suburb of Karawatha, about 20km south-east of the Brisbane CBD.

The Position:

Position Title:                     School Bookkeeper

Reports to:                         Head of Finance & Operations

Department:                       Finance

Employment Category:      Fixed-Term Full time 12 months contract       

                                           (Immediate start)

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The School Bookkeeper will be required to exercise his/her professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below: - 

Account Reconciliation Support

• Reconciling the bank statement transactions of all the bank accounts on daily basis.
• Assist on monthly transactional reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist on maintaining the financial data entry to report delivering up-to-date financial information.
• Compilation and submission of Business Activity Statement (BAS).
• Liaise with the college’s financial auditors with respect to the college annual financial statements and any other audit functions as required from time to time.
• Ensure deadlines and targets are met. Prepare the accounts of the college to operating statement stage and assist in the formulating of period and year end entries.

Data Entry & Financial Report Support

• Provide support to CEO and Head of Finance & Operations on financial report related.
• Ensure the finance section in TASS system is maintained to provide accurate and timely report.
• Assist on compilation and prepare documentation of annual Workcover insurance renewal.
• Assist on compilation and prepare documentation of annual College insurance renewal.
• Team Support includes Account Receivable and Account Payable related

Qualification and Essential Criteria required:

• QLD Blue Card Registration
• A Certificate IV Financial service in bookkeeping or accounting from a registered training organisation or an equivalent institution.
• The Alpha School System (TASS) knowledge advantageous. 
• Strong Excel skills with ability to manage excel spreadsheets and use intermediate level formulas.
• Previous experience as Bookkeeper. It is desirable for school or education sector experience. 
• Execute tasks accurately with thorough process and great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple task and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply:

The Islamic College of Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer. All applications must be submitted through SEEK including:

• Cover letter and current Resume
• Contact details of two (2) current referees

Applications close at 04:00 p.m. on 26 August 2022