Finance Officer

The Finance Officer position provides transaction processing and administrative support to the organisationand is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of financial transactions to support the efficient operation of the business. Primary responsibilities will include the processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, remit travel claims through Concur and prepare reconciliations of financial accounts. Other responsibilities will include working with the Financial Controller and other members of the team to improve financial processes and the accuracy of information we provide for decisions to be made.

The Finance Team consists of a General Manager, two managers and five other team members with varying responsibilities. The three senior members of the team have extensive accounting experience and qualifications. Finance Officers are not required to develop similar skills although it is desirable. In addition, the Finance Officer will be required to work with team members from other divisions to illicit information and understand processes to perform their role and respond to business queries.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a team player that enjoys working in a dynamic environment and will engage respectfully and constructively with the Finance team members and a diverse range of people across the organisation. The individual will need to be organised, methodical in their approach to work with an eye to detail and accuracy. Although Finance Officers are not required to have accounting knowledge there are multiple opportunities to develop these skills as the person progresses through the team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Finance Officer will:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance
• Basic knowledge and experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Ability to administer travel arrangements
• High ability to utilise Microsoft Office Suite

It would be desirable if they had:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Be Studying toward or successful completion of a tertiary qualification in a related discipline such as Commerce, Accounting, Business, Economics

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates may be required to undertake an SHL personality assessment as part of the recruitment process. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and the position may be filled before closing.