Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Finance
Reference: 1441561
Location Profile
McKinnon Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of over 2500. The College was founded in 1954 in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of McKinnon. The main campus on McKinnon Road caters to Years 7, 10, 11 and 12. In 2022, a second campus was opened at the nearby Virginia Park site off East Boundary Road dedicated to Years 8 and 9.McKinnon Secondary College is an accredited school with the Council of International Schools and strives to prepare its students to thrive in a world which values interpersonal skills as much as academic excellence. McKinnon does not believe in a `one size fits all¿ education and offers a positive, caring and safe learning environment in which all students can achieve success through its comprehensive and differentiated curriculum, and an extensive extra-curricular program.The College¿s positive culture, high expectations and rigorous teaching and learning program have consistently translated into excellent VCE results. These factors have maximised tertiary educational opportunities with over 95% of our students going on to study at university.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience and knowledge of office administration / accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers, preferably in a school environment.
SC2 Excellent level of computer literacy and good working knowledge of the 'Finance Module' in CASES21 and Compass.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. The primary objective is to:
Process creditor invoices in a timely and accurate manner while following the school's defined policies and procedures.
Provide administrative support in a professional, efficient and respectful manner.
Support a team of professionals, demonstrating initiative and working as an enthusiastic team member with a `can-do' attitude.
Responsibilities
Maintain and coordinate the Accounts Payable process ensuring DET procurement policy is followed.
Coordinate and manage CASES21 (C21) accounts payable process including accurate data entry and reporting.
Assist staff with raising purchase orders in Compass and support staff with general finance queries.
Manage, process and reconcile the school purchasing cards & the relevant financial records.
Manage and maintain all aspects of Assets including the asset register.
Assist with Finance reception and receipting as required.
Manage and maintain the school's financial records including archiving process.
Perform other Finance related duties as directed by Principal and Business Manager.
Attend professional development and training required by the school.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.
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