Senior Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

As Senior Finance Officer within the Accounts Receivables team, ensure effective processing of medium to high complexity accounts and daily incoming transactions to the University General Ledger. These include National and International. Use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Receipt/process transactions in the Griffith University bank accounts
• Follow up unclaimed deposits
• Resolve discrepancies in bank receipting
• Process student refunds
• Reconciliation of Foreign currency accounts

You will be well trained and supported in learning all aspects of Griffiths AR team and internal systems. You will then have the opportunity to gain further skills and integrate into the wider Financial Service Delivery team, involving you in such activities as student financials, cash flow organisation and banking relationships.  

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Receivables within in a large corporate, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until 23/7/2025), full time position and can be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan or Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $74,016 - $83,033 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,599 - $97,149 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the “About you” above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Mark Allport, Finance Strategic Leader at *********@griffith.edu.au

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 373 54011 and quote reference number REF4570Q.

Closing date: Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.