Finance Officer - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term to 1 February 2025 / Position No.: 002369
• Salary Range: $58,566 p.a to $63,239 p.a (pro-rata part-time), plus superannuation
• Location: Dandenong

ABOUT USChisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities.Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.We offer more than 400 courses, from Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)/Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.ABOUT THE ROLEThis position is accountable for the provision of high-quality financial services and support to the Institute, specifically customer focused Accounts Payable (AP) and receivable (AR) services (including international student payments and refunds).This role is responsible for ensuring that the Institute's invoices and payments are processed efficiently in compliance with relevant Institute processes, policies and procedures. The position is also responsible for raising invoices, receipting payments, debt recovery and month end reconciliation and reporting.The incumbent is a key and active participant of the Financial Services business area and provides critical support in relation to Accounts Payable and receivable for the Financial Services team.Your key accountabilities will be to:

• Perform the day-to-day processing of Accounts Payable transactions to ensure that Institute finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner, including reviewing invoices and payments, matching invoices to purchase orders, reconciling creditor statements, resolving discrepancies and international payments.
• Undertaking high quality financial services for stakeholders, including raising invoices, receipting payments, debt recovery, month end reconciliation and reporting.
• Working with Financial Accountant to ensure that processes, policies and procedures relating to the Accounts Payable and receivable functions are continually developed or maintained to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide advice, interpretation and training as required on Accounts Receivable to the business area and other staff.

ABOUT YOUYou will have completed a diploma level qualification in Accounting or a related discipline with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.The following skills and experience are essential:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with clients by phone, email and in person.
• Well-developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with competing demands.
• Ability to exercise judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
• A commitment to the provision of excellent client service.
• Ability to cope with change and willingness to learn new systems and procedures.

BELONGING AND INCLUSIONChisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at Pcsops@chisholm.edu.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you have specific support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at Pcsops@chisholm.edu.auChisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.HOW TO APPLYApplications for this position close 9am Wednesday 24 April 2024.Applications should include:

• a covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• Valid Employee Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in CV

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Trish Wilson, Financial Accountant, Financial Services on 9212 4738.Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.