Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Epping Full Time

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

The Role

Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has come up for a Finance Officer role at our head office in Epping. Reporting to the Group Financial Accountant, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the smooth and efficient financial administration of the company which includes banking, issuing receipts, bank statement reconciliation, Petty cash reconciliation, cashflow forecasting, balance sheet account reconciliation, corporate card management and to assist in month end process and auditing.

As Finance Officer, you will:-

• Record bank transactions accurately and timely
• Monitor bank account balance and initiate bank transfers to meet daily cash requirements
• Monitor Petty Cash balance, follow up with Petty Cash Custodians for excessive balance
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and bank statements
• Ensure month end and year end close completed on time
• Contribute in a positive and professional manner, ensuring clear communication about work objectives and outcomes, resulting in a cohesive working team with a common goal

• Certificate IV in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in Banking and Bank Statement Reconciliation
• Proven experience with commercial accounting software (Epicor or similar Finance/ERP system)
• Demonstrated understanding of accounts receivable and payable procedures including GST and related concepts
• Understanding of Health, Aged Care or Not-for-Profit sectors is desirable

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!