The Finance Officer position provides transaction processing and administrative support to the organisation and is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial information.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of financial transactions to support the efficient operation of the business.
Primary responsibilities will include the processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, remit travel claims through Concur and prepare reconciliations of financial accounts.
Other responsibilities will include working with the Financial Controller and other members of the team to improve financial processes and the accuracy of information we provide for decisions to be made.The Finance Team consists of a General Manager, three managers and four other team members with varying responsibilities.
The three senior members of the team have extensive accounting experience and qualifications.
Finance Officers are not required to develop similar skills although it is desirable.
In addition, the Finance Officer will be required to work with team members from other divisions to elicit information and understand processes to perform their role and respond to business queries.OUR IDEAL CANDIDATEThe successful candidate will be a team player that enjoys working in a dynamic environment and will engage respectfully and constructively with the Finance team members and a diverse range of people across the organisation.
The individual will need to be organised, methodical in their approach to work with an eye to detail and accuracy.
Although Finance Officers are not required to have accounting knowledge there are multiple opportunities to develop these skills as the person progresses through the team.ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSThe Finance Officer will:Be an Australian CitizenHave the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security ClearanceBasic knowledge and experience in accounts receivable and accounts payableAbility to administer travel arrangementsHigh ability to utilise Microsoft Office SuiteIt would be desirable if they had:Previous experience in a similar roleBe studying toward or successful completion of a tertiary qualification in a related discipline such as Commerce, Accounting, Business, EconomicsApplications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to closing.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including veterans, and those from the Defence industry.
Please ensure that you submit both your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr