Finance Officer

4 days ago

Newcastle, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

**Introduction**:
Join Us and Make a Difference to the Community

As one of the largest employers in the Hunter region, the Diocese employs more than 4,500 staff. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle serves the Hunter and Manning regions, through its agencies of Catholic Schools, CatholicCare, St Nicholas Early Education, parishes, pastoral groups, and others.

**Description**:
The Opportunity

The Finance Department are seeking a Finance Officer to join their Team.

**Key Tasks**:

- Administer all aspects of accounts payable and receivable for the Diocese and its agencies
- process creditor invoices, prepare creditor payment runs, raise invoices, monitor and follow up outstanding debtors
- Reporting and reconciliations
- Prepare debtor and creditor reports as required
- Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Respond to queries concerning receivable or payable issues

**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/ Criteria
- Experience with TechnologyOne
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the capacity to work effectively in a team
- Proven experience in the administration of accounts receivable and accounts payable at a high level
- Sound knowledge of purchasing and receivables processes and related internal controls
- Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- A good understanding of accounting and GST procedures
- High level computer literacy including experience with PCs (particularly MS Word and Excel) and computerised purchasing and financial information management systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including effective telephone manner
- Experience with RapidAP or other AP automation systems (Desirable)

Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available;
- Receive up to 3 additional days paid leave, between the Christmas and New Year period annually;
- Paid parental leave;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Staff Birthdays & Anniversary Recognition;
- Ongoing training and development opportunities;
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;
To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid Working with Children Check where necessary and comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Positions identified as child related employment at the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

This position has been determined as child related and a current Working With Children Check for paid employment is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

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