Finance Officer
- Responsible for accounts payable and receivable duties.
- Prepare and present financial reports and reconciliations.
- Liaise with creditors and resolve invoice discrepancies.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to work within our Accounts Payable team. This role is responsible for both standard financial accounts payable duties and for the reporting & analysis for this area.
Day to day duties for this role will include (but not be limited to):
- Complete the processes in relation to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Petty Cash, Cash and Bank Reconciliations
- Prepare and present draft monthly Sundry Debtors to Finance Team
- Prepare EFT payment, including verification through EFT payment portal and upload to correct trading bank account
- Bank reconciliation and reporting for end of month posting approving
- Generate and distribute remittance advices
- Investigate and rectify problems with resource usage
- Create requisitions using ARM software
- Data entry of appropriately authorised and coded tax invoices (including scanned uploads) and payment requests
- Liaise with Creditors and responding to enquiries, resolve invoice discrepancies
The Person
Key Selection Criteria for this position includes:
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to provide high level of customer service
- Previous experience of at least two years performing in Accounts Payable / Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, general ledger. Cash and related procedures including GST.
- Proficient computer literacy and knowledge of the Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Proven ability to understand and utilise financial software applications more complex than MYOB / Quicken
- Well developed priority and time management skills, and ability to work independently (if required)
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
- Certificate III in Accounts Administration or similar qualification / experience preferably in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated experience in accurate and timely data processing and reconciliations.
How to Apply
Please submit your application on our website https://thefriendlies.org.au/careers/ including the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ (maximum 2 pages)
- A detailed resume (including 2 professional referees)
- Completed Application for Employment form
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed when a successful applicant is identified.
The Benefits
As a part of The Friendlies team, you can access attractive salary packaging options including up to $15900 annually towards household expenses and an additional $2650 annually towards meals and entertainment expenses.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.
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