Principal Finance Officer (AP / AR)

at  Cross River Rail Delivery Authority

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!
Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class ‘ETCS’ signalling system.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The purpose of the Principal Finance Officer (AP / AR) is to provide a key coordination role across the finance function to meet workflow, reporting and control requirements. In this position you will lead, drive and implement improvements that deliver effective and efficient financial processes; provide strategic advice to stakeholders on accounting and purchasing activities; and manage compliance and control activities.
The finance team is a small yet high performing team whose core functions are financial management, reporting and compliance. This role contributes to these core functions by working with the organisation to ensure the coordination of activities, processes and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the delivery of the payables and receivables functions including direct supervision of the Finance Officer role responsible for AP & AR providing mentoring, coaching and training as required.
• Support the Financial Accounting Team with Payroll operations, including DA reconciliation, file reviews, training, and compliance with payroll tax regulations.
• Develop and deliver training for staff involved in procure-to-pay processes, including endorser and delegate training.
• Ensure staff compliance with purchasing policies across DA, and develop strategies to improve compliance and purchasing outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving business value with innovative solutions.

Please provide the following information for the selection panel to assess your suitability for this role:

• A one page application on how your experience, abilities, and knowledge are relevant for the role, referring to the ‘Key Competencies’ section.
• Your current CV or resume