Townsville Catholic Education Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Australia Full Time

The Finance Officer is responsible for providing support to the Principal with the financial functions of the school, demonstrating a high level of self-initiative, flexibility and dependability.

The Finance Officer is required to be familiar with the School Mission Statement and to strive to achieve the spirit of this statement in performing the role. The Finance Officer demonstrates a high degree of skill and proficiency in managing a high volume of general phone enquiries and in office procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities for the Finance Officer will include but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for all school purchasing, banking and cash handling
• Assist with annual budget preparation, student fee generation and collection of fees
• Manage claims for financial assistance and reimbursements
• Provide support in relation to census reporting requirements
• Preparation of financial reports and documentation to support audit requirements and reporting commitments
• Carry out a diverse range of school administration duties including record management to support the effective functioning of the school
• Providing information and responding to enquiries from the school community
• Work in collaboration with the finance team – Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO)
• Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Business Manager, Principal or College Leadership Team

About You

Experience

• Relevant financial administration experience including GST and preparation of BAS
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities
• Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs

Skills

• Knowledge of GST as it applies to schools
• Knowledge of bad debt/accounts receivable management
• Highly developed computer literacy with the ability to operate a variety of platforms

Attributes

• Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
• High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
• Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card – The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Minimum diploma level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate in Business Administration
• Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.