Finance Officer

**Company Description**:
**About Us**

The racing world is not just exciting, it brings communities together across the state. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is at the centre of this world and more than 24,000 people choose to join us in our quest to forge a sustainable future for racing in WA.

As well as controlling thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia, RWWA operates the TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call centre and online betting services.

Exciting opportunities await at our unique business We prioritize values that drive success - respect, accountability, connection, and excellence. Join us in an environment

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our team on a Permanent Full-Time basis. If you have a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate data processing and meeting statutory deadlines. Your responsibilities will include accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, and purchasing cards.

**_ Other duties will include:_**
- For the three Racing Codes comprising Greyhounds, Harness and Thoroughbred, process weekly race books, invoices, adjustments and receipts according with weekly deadlines
- Process Accounts Payable Invoice workflow, including verifying coding, GST compliance, Supplier ABN details and facilitating necessary variations to purchase orders or goods receipting relating to invoice workflow
- Assist with the preparation of Tax Invoices and Statements to Clubs
- Monthly reconciliation of racing ledgers in Ci Anywhere
- Assist with customer service requests from internal and external customers
- Update and maintain relevant policies, procedures and working manuals

**Qualifications**:
**About You**
- Minimum 3 years’ demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Experience in reconciliation and processing of accounts
- Working towards obtaining a formal accounting qualification.
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of computerised accounting. systems as well as Microsoft Office/Windows environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills
- Experience in reconciliation and processing of accounts

**Additional Information**:
**What are you waiting for?**

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

**Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.**

**Additional benefits**
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
- Personal learning and development budget
- Health and wellbeing programs to support you inside and out.
- Reward and Recognition Programs.
- At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly._
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply._

**We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.**

**Applications close Monday 19th August 2024