Menzies School of Health Research Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Darwin Full Time

Full-time (1.0 FTE) Continuing Contract, based in Darwin

Be part of an exciting opportunity!

Menzies School of Health Research is looking for a Finance Officer to play an integral role in ensuring the objectives of the Finance Department are met by providing financial and administrative support to the organisation. The Finance Officer will be responsible the timing processing and general maintenance of accounts payable and receivable functions, whilst always ensuring that legislative and Menzies internal requirements are met.

The Finance officer will also:

• Undertake recording of receipts, checking bank balances and depositing banking as required.
• Prepare and maintain Accounts Payable (AP), including (but not limited to) processing of supplier invoices, maintenance of the creditor ledger, supplier statement reconciliations, payment run processes and reconciliation of the AP subsidiary ledger to the General ledger.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, debtors and creditors for the prompt resolution of discrepancies, disputes and queries.
• Provide support for internal stakeholders in the Purchasing processes, including raising of requisitions and receipting of goods and services.
• Process data efficiently and accurately to meet financial deadlines and ensure that supporting documentation is uploaded for reference.

With over 35 years of achievement in health and medical research, Menzies is currently setting its strategic direction over the future 5 years. This is an exciting time to join the Finance team.

What you will bring to the role

To be successful in this role you must be highly motivated, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will have detailed knowledge, understanding and proven experience and ability in all applicable finance and business processes.

You also possess:

• Completion of a relevant Diploma level qualification in accounting or business combined with relevant work-related experience or a minimum Cert 111 level qualification with several years of relevant work experience.
• Attention to detail and proven work performance with a high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional written & oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communication, relationships and networks with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
• Demonstrated high-level computer literacy skills, particularly relevant finance solution systems, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

For appointment at a higher level 5, you will have:

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience or completion of an associate diploma and a minimum two years relevant work experience.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. GST and FBT).

Why Menzies

Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.

As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and for whom we work. We seek to amplify First Nations voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

Benefits of working for Menzies

• Exciting career opportunity with one of Australia’s leading health research institutes
• Lead change and help make a positive impact
• 6 weeks annual leave, significant salary packaging benefits and other market leading conditions
• Attractive salary package $86,982 – $102,272 pa including superannuation and salary packaging benefits.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter, resume and to address the selection criteria in the Position Description. To obtain the Position Description, or for more information on how to apply for this position please visit Menzies careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au/ Or phone Human Resources 08 8946 8409.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact

HuiLin Leow

Assistant Financial Controller

[email protected]

(08) 8946 8619

Closing date: Monday, 05 September 2022

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