Senior Financial Administrator

About the role:

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Corporate Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the safety and efficiency of Australia's railways by ensuring robust financial and payroll management and compliance.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment where their attention to detail and commitment to best practice are highly valued. We offer structured training opportunities, encourage professional growth, and foster a supportive culture where your contributions directly impact the safety of communities across Australia.

As a Finance Officer, you will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth operation of core financial and payroll processes that underpin our mission of safe railways for Australia. Your ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, meeting tight deadlines and attention to detail while upholding the highest professional standards will be essential.

• You will undertake comprehensive accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled in line with organisational standards.
• You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of our Enterprise Agreement and payroll legislation to effectively undertake end-to-end fortnightly payroll, while administering other aspects of the payroll function including superannuation, ATO, payroll tax and workers' compensation requirements.
• You will respond to a wide range of queries from staff in a timely and supportive manner.
• You will support the efficient and smooth onboarding of new staff.
• You will manage the corporate credit card function by reconciling statements, issuing cards and maintaining complete records for audit purposes.
• You will reconcile general ledger accounts on both monthly and annual cycles to ensure accuracy and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• You will contribute to revenue processes by raising invoices, managing debtors, and supporting revenue collection activities across the organisation.
• You will assist in preparing periodic GST, FBT, and other statutory returns while providing guidance on related queries to employees at all levels.
• You will participate in year-end financial procedures under the direction of senior finance staff, including responding to internal and external audit requests as required.
• You will contribute to ongoing review and maintenance of finance policies, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions in alignment with our financial framework.
• You will ensure timely processing and secure storage of all financial records according to our information management framework.

About You:

To excel as a Finance Officer, through your technical qualifications and at least three years' experience in a comparable role you will bring:

• A demonstrated understanding of contemporary accounting processes and procedures relevant to Australian organisations, including confidence in using modern finance platforms and tools.
• Proven experience managing complex payroll processes within an Australian context including timesheet processing, leave management, and personnel data updates through to managing bank, superannuation and single touch payroll submissions.
• Experience completing month-end/year-end close procedures such as journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and supporting documentation preparation.
• Practical knowledge of GST and FBT return preparation along with the ability to assist staff members with their related queries.
• Excellent data literacy and analysis skills combined with strong problem-solving abilities that enable you to identify discrepancies or areas for improvement within financial systems.
• Sound organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to calmly manage competing deadlines while delivering accurate results under pressure.
• A service-oriented attitude focused on supporting colleagues across all levels of the organisation through clear communication and reliable assistance.

About Our Organisation:

We have the responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety throughout Australia. As an independent regulatory authority, we pursue safe railways for Australia by encouraging safe rail operations, enforcing national compliance with the Rail Safety National Law and promoting and improving rail safety across the country.

• You will be part of a $26 billion industry employing over 142,000 people that is at the forefront of innovation, productivity, and world's best practice.
• We invest in building the capability of our people through customised learning and development programs and by growing your curiosity and experience.
• Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Network.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• Extra 3 days leave with Christmas closedown for all colleagues.
• Opportunity for motor vehicle salary packaging.

We actively encourage productive working relationships, a healthy work-life balance, workplace diversity and development of expertise. In addition, we offer a commitment to learning and development, and flexible work options.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.