Finance Officer

$76,769 - $80,677 (G04) + 17% superannuation
- 1 Full time, continuing opportunity + 1 Fixed term, 12-month opportunity
- Exciting entry level opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in fin

**Reference Number: 1061172**

**About the Role**:
Curtin University is excited to offer two opportunities to join our Financial Operations Transaction Team. We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officers to support the efficient and effective financial operations of the University.

In this vital role, you will be at the centre of Curtin’s financial activities, working closely with faculties and business units to provide accurate and timely financial support. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and processing transactional matters, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. Your expertise and attention to detail will help ensure that our finance and accounting processes run efficiently, enabling informed decision-making and contributing to the University’s financial health and strategic goals.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Financial Transactions**: Accurately process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, foreign currency transactions, credit notes, purchase orders, and more, in accordance with University policies and relevant legislation.
- **Workflow Monitoring**: Oversee electronic workflows related to financial transactions and resolve any issues in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
- **Data Maintenance**: Maintain financial support data within our Financial Systems, including user setup, financial master data, selection codes, and cost centre maintenance.
- **Client Support**: Provide guidance to faculties and business areas on financial transactions, Financial Systems, and business processes, and promptly resolve queries from clients, staff, and third parties.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **Qualifications and Experience**: Previous experience working in a finance related role. Relevant qualifications in Finance and/or Accounting are desirable.
- **Customer Service Experience: S**trong background in customer service with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- **Finance Knowledge**:Experience and knowledge in finance operations and principles.
- **Computer Literacy**:Proficient in Microsoft Suite and financial systems.
- **Adaptability**: Quick to learn new systems and processes, with a proactive and adaptable approach to work.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

**Join Us**

**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

**Applications close: Sunday, 10th of August 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._