Finance Officer

About Us

Robert Menzies College is an Anglican college which provides accommodation to approximately three hundred students mainly attending Macquarie University.

RMC has been supporting residential university students pastorally and academically for 50 years. We provide a safe place where young people can be nurtured and belong - a home away from home where students grow spiritually and in personal maturity, and become leaders who can impact the wider community for good.

The role is critical in supporting the effective financial management of the College as a community which is deeply caring and transformative.

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer reports to the Finance Manager and be responsible for:

•            the processing of payroll, AP, AR, cash and GL

•            the application and processing of all student fees and changes

•            following internal procedures for compliance with legal and College requirements for finance related activities

•            2IC to the Finance Manager

Duties

1. Compliance
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on all relevant accounting, legal and compliance matters
   • Follow all procedures for the compliance of payroll, superannuation, PAYG, FBT, GST & BAS requirements
   • Assist the Finance Manager in the external year end audit process
   • Follow all procedures for the compliance with internal RMC accounting and financial policies and practices
2. Financial & IT Systems
   • Use the College’s financial systems (Attache) for financial processing and reporting
   • Utilise the Student Information System (StarRez) for student billing and debtor reporting
   • Utilise Microsoft Excel for accounting and reporting
   • Provide suggestions for the development of financial procedures, systems and best business practices 
   • Develop and maintain sufficient knowledge of the College’s financials and student information systems as to be able to provide cover for the Finance Manager, during absences
3. Financial Transactions & Reporting
   • Process all financial transactions accurately and efficiently
   • Process supplier invoices correctly and in a timely manner
   • Undertake banking transactions, including deposits and handling of cash
   • Prepare the payroll for all employees 
   • Process petty cash request and perform routine reconciliations
   • Process transaction journals
   • Perform month end and year end activities
   • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
4. Students Fees & Charges

• Produce annual fees schedules for each student contract type
• Apply relevant fees on student accounts
• Process student charges, rebates, scholarships and direct debit arrangements
• Update financial records related to vacation occupancy
• Manage student payments and debtors
• Finalise student accounts upon exit
• End of Year StarRez rollover

5. Other

• Attend major College functions, as appropriate
• Participate in team and staff meetings
• Support the RMC Executive team and other team members, particularly administration, to enhance overall operations
• Other duties, as required from time to time, supporting the College’s Vision and Mission

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting
• Having one to three years relevant accounting related experience
• Good understanding of financial and accounting procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good level of computer literacy
• Be a quick learner and detail oriented
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as individually with limited supervision
• Written and verbal communication skills
• To have the clearance status of Working with Children check
• Rights to work in Australia

Desired

• Previous experience in a residential college environment
• Previous experience with StarRez

Benefits

• Permanent role
• On-site parking available
• Free meals
• Extra leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent company culture

If you are looking for a new permanent role and are available on short notice then please click the link to apply! Application close on Friday 26 January 2024 but may close earlier if a suitable applicant is identified. 

For further information contact Francesco Bruno at ***************@rmc.nsw.edu.au.