Assistant Finance Officer - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT

St Francis Xavier College (Florey) (see more jobs from this school)

Florey, ACT 


Finance / Accounts

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 May 2024


St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Florey, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Full-time, Permanent</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary</strong>: $88,852.00 + superannuation</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Term</strong>:&nbsp;Commencing Term 2, 2024</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 3 May 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the College</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The Assistant Finance Officer will have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to assist the Finance Officer and Business Manager with financial tasks to ensure the efficient running of the College. As a key member of the Finance team, the Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of the purchasing and accounts payable functions of the College.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A positive and collaborative workplace culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Permanent contract</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The responsibilities of an Assistant Finance Officer include but not limited to:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Maintaining the vendor master file in accordance with college policy and procedure, consolidating to preferred suppliers where appropriate. This includes entering new supplier accounts and credit application forms.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Reviewing major expenditure items on a regular basis and highlighting any areas for improved service or concern regarding the appropriateness of resourcing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Assisting college staff with purchases, sourcing the most appropriate suppliers, and reviewing quotes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ensuring supplier contracts are managed within terms</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Processing requisitions, purchase orders, ensuring appropriate authorisation, correct general ledger coding and appropriate supporting documentation is provided.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Monitoring and maintaining open purchase orders, ensuring correct matching with invoices when received.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Validating supplier invoices for goods received, correct prices, ABN registration of suppliers, and GST.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Management of all creditor invoices, credit notes and payment vouchers.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Communicating with suppliers regarding invoice issues and terms of account.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Reconciling and processing staff expense reimbursements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Management of college credit and store card accounts including issuing new cards, cancelling cards for departing staff and monthly reconciliation of accounts ensuring card holders correctly acquit all transactions with appropriate supporting documentation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Assisting with the maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Providing administrative assistance to the Business Manager as required.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Follow up on overdue school fees and any related queries.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Performing End of Month and End of Year Roll Over requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Supporting other Administration Staff in times of demand, crisis or as requested by the Executive.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Undertaking other reasonable and relevant duties within skills, knowledge and capabilities as directed by the Business Manager or College Executive</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">It is essential that the successful applicant have:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Extensive skills and previous experience in a similar finance related role with an extensive knowledge of accounts payable, bookkeeping, and general accounting. A previous role in a school environment and qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance</span></li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A high level of computer literacy with an extensive understanding of accounting systems such as Compass and Technology One, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A strong customer service ethic with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure while maintaining a highly focused attention to detail. </span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment to ensure financial management best practice.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and show initiative.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Well-developed analytical skills and a creative approach to solving problems.</span></div> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria and skill set required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outline in the Position Description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website&nbsp;<a href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">#S-DNI&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503142/assistant-finance-officer-st-francis-xavier-college-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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