Charles Darwin University Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Casuarina Full Time

Full time, continuing appointment
Professional Level 5 salary $67,931 to $78,478
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide varied finance support to the various divisions within CDU

About the Position

As a Finance Officer, you will provide financial services covering corporate financial activities such as budget development, financial management reporting, data integrity, financial reconciliation and compliance processes. In this broad role you’ll provide agile support to the finance team and your duties will include:

• Reconciling daily, monthly and yearly transactions
• Assisting in the preparation of basic budgets for project costing or commercial work tendering when required
• Processing Cashbook journal according to University Accounting Policy
• Providing assistance in the preparation and production of the monthly financial accounts and variance analysis prepared for management

About You
To be successful, you will possess:

• Completion of a Degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in Finance/Accounting and education/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable processes including financial transaction processing.
• Ability to be thorough, accurate and attentive to detail in processing transactions and checking compliance requirements. High standards of integrity and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Professional and courteous communication interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a professional team to deliver high quality customer service.
• Sound organisational skills with a proven ability to be flexible, determine workload priorities, meet stringent deadlines and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in word processing, working with spreadsheets and a range of computer application.

To view the responsibilities of the role please click on the: Position Profile

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 5. The base salary will be in the range $67,931 to $78,478 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $79,479 to $91,819 per annum including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to build a bigger, better and stronger university
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• An enviable lifestyle within the unique and spectacular Northern Territory
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• 17% superannuation
• Six weeks of paid annual leave
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave, in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian University / NT Government for Long Service Leave
• Free on-campus parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion please contact Inoka Perera on 08 8946 6265 or email [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our university community feels that they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected university in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community is inclusive of all our staff, students and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Monday 17 October 2022