Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Role Type: Full time / On site

The Finance Officer is a key member of the finance team responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Transaction Processing and Reconciliations and assistance with Payroll administration. Reporting to the General Manager, this hands-on role supports month-end processes, compliance, procurement, and system optimisation. The Finance Officer also plays an integral part in ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. This role requires a detail-oriented, ethical, and proactive finance professional with a strong understanding of accounting processes and financial systems.

Company Overview

Koenig Machinery Australia is a leading supplier of CNC laser cutting and fabrication solutions, providing cost-effective and innovative machinery to the Australian market. With strong supplier partnerships overseas and a growing customer base, Koenig is committed to delivering outstanding equipment, reliable technical support, and excellent customer service.

3 Key Accountabilities

1. Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Payroll Administration: Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including supplier payments, customer invoicing, payroll assistance, and debt collection.
2. Month-End Support and Compliance: Assist the Finance Manager in month-end activities, financial reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance with financial standards and tax regulations.
3. Systems, Reporting and Cost Management: Maintain and improve financial systems, support forecasting and reporting.

Key Duties

• Accounts Payable & Receivable - setup, manage, monitor and report
• Payroll & Contractor Payments - assist, process and ensure
• Payment & Debt Collection - monitor, manage, track and establish
• Systems & Planning Support- support, maintain, help and assist
• Accounting & Legal Support - assist, maintain and contribute
• Risk & Control - support, uphold and maintain

Skills & Experience

• 2–4+ years' experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or finance administration roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, payroll systems, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Xero and payment systems like ANZ, Cin7Pay and Stripe (preferred).
• High proficiency in Excel and experience with reconciliation and month-end processes.
• Familiarity with Australian tax and payroll legislation.
• Exposure to budgeting and reporting processes is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and confidential in handling sensitive financial and payroll information.
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder liaison.
• A proactive team player who is willing to assist in broader finance initiatives.
• Solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.

Please send through your resume and please include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.