Finance Officer

Position Description
**Finance Officer**

**Accounts Payable
**Position Title **Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

**Reports To **Finance Manager

**College Objective **At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Head of College, Principal, other staff and the College Council in
adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and traditions of
Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position Overview **The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable is an integral part of the College’s operations
and is accountable to the Finance Manager.

The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable will be directly responsible for ensuring
accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, as well as providing
finance/administrative support as directed. This position is for both the St John’s
Newtown and Armstrong Creek campuses.

**Duties and Finance Officer**

**Responsibilities **- Ensures invoices, purchase orders, reimbursements and payment of
creditors are processed in accordance with College authorisation and
standard procedures via the College finance system (TASS).
- Allocate expenses to account codes and assist staff expenditure enquiries.
- Ensure the accuracy of accounts payable and account codes in a manner

suitable for audit purposes
- Prepare account correspondence and reports using Word, Excel and the

College finance system as per adhoc requests
- Setup new Suppliers and liaise with suppliers regarding payment

arrangements on an ongoing basis
- Assist with other functions of the Business Office as requested by the

Finance Manager
- Provide general assistance regarding budget expenditure processes and

data reports
- Has a working knowledge of GST and BAS recording and reporting
- Other finance duties and reporting as required
- Ensure that effective communication skills and support is always provided

when dealing with staff, creditors, or the general public
- Processing and reconciling of credit card statements
- Back up Accounts Receivable as required
- Reception cover as required
- Other duties as requested commensurate with the position including

attendance at daily Staff Devotions

**Selection Criteria** _These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and _

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**_ _**
- Support for the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College
- Exhibits discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
- Works well in a team environment and communicates effectively with fellow staff
- Excellent attention to detail
- Develops an effective program to meet all required deadlines
- Completes work in a timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy
- Displays high level of initiative

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Demonstrate a high level of experience in a similar role
- Recent relevant experience in a school setting is preferable
- Strong technology skills including use of Microsoft Office suite
- Formal qualifications in Accounts Payable or a bookkeeping course is

advantageous
- A current Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check (not more

than 6 months old)

**Classification Salary**: Lutheran Education (Victorian Schools) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018
**Tenure**: Part Time ongoing (includes 4 weeks’ annual leave at Christmas and 1 week of
leave at the beginning of each Term Break)
**Location (Base)**:Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown and Armstrong Creek

**STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY**

Geelong Lutheran College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Geelong Lutheran College has a zero
tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and in keeping them safe from harm.
Geelong Lutheran College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is
committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and
regulations and maintain a child safe culture.

Geelong Lutheran College is an Equal Opportunity Employer