Accounting Officer

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Catholic Education Full time

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Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: Catholic Education Office
Categories: Finance

Location: Manuka, Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent - 3 days per week.
Salary Range: $78,931 to $88,645 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
Start Date: July 2024
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Thursday 27 June 2024

About Us

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs. These Service Areas include; Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.

CEO 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 ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the Role

The Catholic Education (CEO), Accounting Officer's role as a member of the Finance & Infrastructure Service Area team is to provide banking support to the Finance team; including processing bank transactions, analysis of short-term cash needs, daily monitoring of multiple bank accounts, and reconciliation of bank accounts. This team is critical to ensuring the integrity of the CEO's general and subsidiary ledgers, ongoing development of the Financial Management Information System, providing timely and accurate financial management reports, managing the CEO's cash flow, and promoting a service focus for internal and external clients of the Service Area.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • Positive and collaborative workplace culture
  • Permanent contract
  • Attractive remuneration package
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Officer is required to perform tasks which include but are not limited to:

  • Daily monitoring of all CEO bank and loan accounts and accurate recording of bank transactions in TechOne.
  • Responsible for monthly reconciliations, including bank, general ledger, and related clearing accounts.
  • Prompt follow-up of reconciliation items with key stakeholders.
  • Prepare journals, including journals for payroll data.
  • Provide ad hoc financial reporting and other duties as required.
  • Review and understand ledger transactions and accounts and provide analysis as required.
  • Support the month-end process by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information on a timely basis.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting highly desirable.
  • Current working with children registration/clearance (WWVP and WWCC).

Selection Criteria

  • Prior experience in bank reconciliation.
  • Strong Excel skills in sorting, analysing and summarising data.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to identify areas for process improvement, including automation.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Skills, Attributes and Experience section in the position description and a current resume.

For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn please visit the website and position description.

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The Accounting Officer's role as a member of the Finance & Infrastructure Service Area team is to provide banking support, including processing bank transactions, analysis of short-term cash needs, daily monitoring of multiple bank accounts, and reconciliation of bank accounts.

The Accounting Officer's role as a member of the Finance & Infrastructure Service Area team is to provide banking support, including processing bank transactions, analysis of short-term cash needs, daily monitoring of multiple bank accounts, and reconciliation of bank accounts.

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