Country Fire Authority Hiring for Accounts Payable Officer (See Advertisement) Job at Melbourne Full Time

Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East

Ongoing Full Time

$68,817 pa (plus 10% super) PTA 3

• Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East
• Ongoing Full Time
• $68,817 pa (plus 10% super) PTA 3

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world’s largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations. We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform.

About the Role:

A permanent opportunity within the centralised Accounts Payable function at corporate Headquarters is currently available. Reporting to the Manager Shared Services, this position is responsible for the settlement of accounts in accordance with vendor terms and the management and constant review of internal controls.

More specifically the role involves:

• Ensuring checking processes are completed including end of month reports, account reconciliations, petty cash and cab charge.
• Processing electronic purchase order invoices, manual vendor invoices, vendor payments and transactions.
• Providing advice and guidance to departments on financial policy and governance.
• High level customer service and administrative support to internal and external clients.
• Development and maintenance of the CFA finance manual.
• Managing creditor account enquiries, payments and complaints.
• An up to date understanding of policy, legislative process and system changes.
• Filing and document maintenance.
• Ensuring Incident Finance processes are followed.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience in Accounts Payable preferably in a large, diverse organisation. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a quality focus are essential to the role and you will have the ability to develop cooperative working relationships. Your computer skills, particularly in Excel and SAP accounting package will complement your ability to work proactively and with limited experience.

Your Application:

When applying for a position with CFA, the key to progressing in the selection process is the quality of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you have the qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Your application should include:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Submitting your Application:

When you click the ‘apply’ button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

The successful applicant must be willing to complete pre-employment checks including a National Police History Check and Working with Children Check prior to receiving a job offer.

CFA supports flexible working arrangements and is committed to being an inclusive, fair and child safe organisation for all staff, volunteers and the community.

Applications close: 11:59pm on 17 October 2021.