Finance Officer/Accountant

About the Company

Polytechnic Institute Australia is an Independent Higher Education Provider located in Sydney and Geelong that strives to provide a creative, supportive and safe culture to assist both domestic and international students in realising their full career potential as professionals in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. PIA is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, where studies can be undertaken within the areas of Business, Networking and Telecommunications.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional with finance and accounting experience and skills.

About the Role

At PIA our Finance Unit plays an integral role in implementing effective financial and commercial practices to support the college needs, providing value and decision-making support across a range of complex finance and business activities.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer/Accountant to contribute to continuous improvement in the quality and effectiveness of financial support as we continue to enhance our Finance Business Partner service focus. You will work closely with Directors and management in your aligned portfolio areas to understand business drivers and requirements.

Responsibilities include complex financial analysis, forecasting, annual budgets, and medium-term financial plans.

Finance Component

• Preparing profit and loss statements, GST, and cost accounting reports.
• Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure
• Developing budget and accounting policies.
• Analysing the revenue and expenditure of a business.
•    Providing taxation and financial advice on business structures, plans and operations.
•  Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizig account information and trends.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Reconcile all financial accounts at the end of the month and report to the COO.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Review outstanding invoices monthly. 
• Implementing and sustaining accounting systems, as well as offering guidance on the selection and utilization of computer-based accounting systems.
• Reporting to managers and directors about the financial health of a business.
• Production of all student invoices and following up on outstanding invoices 
• Resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Production of all student invoices and following up on outstanding invoices 
•  Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualifications in a finance-related discipline with relevant accounting experience and a professional accounting designation
• Experience working in an accounting position that required the development of forecasts, budgets, and financial plans within a complex environment.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles, and practices
• Experience in the integration and analysis of multiple finance activities.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills and liaising effectively with a wide variety of staff.

Culture

We offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

Start Your Unstoppable Career

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact us on 02 8319 8*** or via email at *****@pia.edu.au

Applications close: 20/03/2024

Applications are welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.