Finance and Contracts Officer

The Contract Officer in Corporate Service's Finance ensures financial accuracy and oversees commercial aspects of contracts. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role involves precise administration, contract management, and collaboration for financial compliance and organisational success.

Client Details

Operating in the manufacturing and engineering sector, our client is a prominent multinational corporation with a substantial presence globally. Renowned for its long-standing tenure across various domains, the company boasts a finance team of around 8 professionals reporting to the Finance Manager. They place a strong emphasis on team camaraderie.

Description

Role Overview: As a Finance and Contracts Officer, the primary responsibility is to ensure the accuracy of financial records, actively contribute to the team's efficiency, and effectively manage commercial aspects of company contracts. The role involves proactive participation, compliance monitoring, and successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administration:

   • Update cashflow spreadsheets, incorporating new sales orders.
   • Process contract variations and update financial records accordingly.
   • Run weekly billing due lists for timely invoicing.
   • Remove shipping blocks upon customer payment.
   • Manage OIP status and process warranty requests in SAP.

2. Contracts Administration and Sales:

   • Attend "Sales Handover" meetings, ensuring contract documentation completeness.
   • Coordinate payment notifications and update financial records.
   • Enter new sales orders and projects into SAP.
   • Verify externally processed sales orders.
   • Circulate project notifications and transition paperwork to Shipping.
   • Issue shipping invoices and ensure Group Invoices are uploaded.

3. Consolidation & Reporting:

   • Assist in month-end and year-end closure processes.
   • Prepare and support external auditor requests.

Profile

To be successful in this role you will have proven success in managing contract administration, including contract creation, compliance, distribution and client and stakeholder relationship engagement. Finance Management of ongoing invoices and payments.

Key Specifications:

• Strong organizational skills to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data input
• Experience in working with manufacturing/construction contracts
• To work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proven success in a role working with foreign currently is highly valued

Job Offer

• Up-to $90k + super with annual salary reviews.
• Stable company with long-term career opportunities.
• Free on-site parking in Brisbane's south side.
• A great team culture with low staff turnover.