Finance Officer

**About our Organisation**

AVK is a highly respected global business and one of the leading valve manufacturers in the water supply, wastewater, civil infrastructure, gas, fire protection and industrial sectors. The AVK Group operates more than 100 companies worldwide, is present in more than 80 countries and employs around 4,000 people. AVK's core business is the design and manufacture of valves, hydrants, fitting, clamps, and accessories each complying with the highest standards of quality, safety, and durability. In addition to the products, AVK Smart Water systems provide digital solutions for AVK core products through intelligent IoT-based platform as a new way for asset owners to monitor water infrastructure.

AVK Australia is part of the Global AVK Group and responsible for the group’s activities in the Oceania region (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands). AVK Australia is based in Wingfield, South Australia, with operations across Australia as well as New Zealand.

**About this Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a Graduate Finance Officer to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Group Shared Services Supervisor this role will be responsible for:

- Daily accounts payable processing such as matching purchase orders and reconciliations.
- Assisting with collection of unpaid debt.
- Reconciling accounts against payment schedules and maintaining appropriate records.
- Processing pays and leave adjustments, and providing accurate, timely and efficient payroll services.
- Payroll administration including new starters, terminations, leave management, and updating employee information as required.
- Administering records and reconciling payroll, taxes, insurance, and superannuation payments and authorised payroll deductions in line with legislative requirements.
- Managing employee pay queries and identifying and resolving payroll errors and invoicing issues while implementing corrective action as required.
- Ensuring accurate payroll and accounts payable processing by undertaking data verification checks, including manual checking, and error checking as required.
- Processing sales invoices for our service business.
- Supporting the Group Shared Services Supervisor with projects and tasks to assist the function in achieving performance standards.

**About You**

We are looking for Finance Graduate with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn. To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and skills:

- Experience with payroll, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions is desirable.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail and accuracy.
- An ability to use initiative and judgement in resolving problems.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Sound organisational skills and an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Be flexible and adaptable and have a willingness to get involved in broader tasks and projects.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Discretion and an ability to maintain sensitive information and figures.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be highly regarded.
- Payroll, super, and taxation knowledge at a National level will be highly advantageous.

Salary for this role will be negotiated in line with skills and experience.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Please note you must have full rights to work in Australia.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- What's your expected annual base salary?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: One location