The Finance Officer is accountable for processing accurate and timely Accounts Payables & Receivables, efficiently reconciling Bank & Corporate credit card accounts and supporting the month-end reconciliations & reporting, budgeting, and audit process. The role will be act as backup for Payroll processing and senior accountant responsibilities. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Finance team and collaborate widely with staff across the organisation to enable effective financial transactions processing at all levels.

What does success look like in this role?

• Be organised, proactive and take initiative
• Feedback from internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
• Contribution to team dynamics

What will make me successful in this role?

• To align with our vision that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential.
• To uphold our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
• To promote cultural, psychological, and child safety, and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
• To be a leader who prioritizes purpose and people, and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Experience

• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, organisations and the issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations for their communities and families. Provide regular reporting as required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations.
• A strong eye for detail and task orientation.
• An aptitude to work towards multiple deadlines in a calm and measured manner.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payables and Receivables, reconciliation of Bank accounts and high-volume corporate credit card transactions.
• Understanding of finance month-end close journals and reconciliation and payroll processing
• Experience in Excel with minimum intermediate level
• Experience with XERO, CALXA, DEXT and Employment Hero (Desirable)
• Knowledge of SCHADS Awards

Skills

• To take initiative in developing improvement plans as needed, aligned with the organizational strategy, needs, and capabilities.
• To effectively communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• To be open to receiving feedback and continuously learning and growing.
• To be proactive, self-organized, and capable of working independently.
• To embrace creativity and encourage diverse thinking and working approaches.
• To be adaptable to change and responsive to the shifting priorities and requirements of the organization.