Full job description

Introduction:

We are looking for a detail-driven Finance Officer to take ownership of our day-to-day Accounts Payable process and associated financial controls. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will ensure supplier transactions, payments and financial records are accurate, appropriately authorised and processed on time, while acting as a first line of financial control across the business.

Description:

THE ROLE

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Owning the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including reviewing invoices for correct documentation, coding, approvals and GST treatment
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs, EFTs, employee reimbursements and corporate card transactions
• Identifying, investigating and resolving discrepancies, duplicate invoices and other financial control issues
• Reconciling supplier statements and monitoring aged creditor balances and outstanding items
• Reviewing purchase orders and supporting documentation, and supporting Department Coordinators with AP requirements
• Establishing and maintaining supplier master data, including verifying banking details and applying appropriate controls
• Owning assigned AP month-end activities and reconciliations, proactively resolving outstanding items and supporting month-end and year-end close
• Maintaining asset and prepayment information arising through AP; including recording approved asset movements and supporting asset verification and capital expenditure reporting
• Building effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement of AP processes and controls

ABOUT YOU

You'll bring:

• A Certificate III or IV in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable or financial administration, with a practical understanding of accounting principles, GST and internal controls
• Experience using finance or accounting systems, with the ability to adapt to new systems and digital workflows, and confidence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement, with the ability to identify discrepancies and determine when escalation is required
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach, with the ability to follow matters through to resolution, proactively manage outstanding actions and adapt constructively to change