Finance Officer

**Racing Queensland**
- Published- September 2, 2024- Expires- October 7, 2024- Location- Deagon- Category- Office & Admin- Job Type- Full-time- Base Salary (AUD)- 75000- Country- Australia- State- Queensland**DESCRIPTION**:
Are you a passion-led Finance Officer that loves a fast-paced environment?

Racing Queensland is looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our Finance and Commercial team on a full-time permanent basis.
- The finance transactional team at Racing Queensland are a very busy unit who undertake high volume calls and processes in relation to the distribution of prize money to industry participants for all three codes of racing. As a key member of the finance team, you will be passionate about customer service, have the patience and resilience to work with racing participants throughout Queensland, and who thrive in a fast-paced transactional environment, in some ways, similar to a call centre but with an AR/AP/Admin focus.**What we expect from you**
- You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment and always excited to rise to the challenge.
- You'll channel your grit, resilience and agility to think fast and adapt to suit the problem at hand.
- You'll bring a results-driven attitude and excellent people skills to use building trusted partnerships that drive our industry forward
- You'll lead by example and thrive on meeting (and exceeding) expectations in a high-performance culture.

**What you can expect from us**
- Work for a diverse and dynamic multi-code organisation where no two days are alike.
- Make a real impact on the industry, the communities it serves and the great state of Queensland.
- Unlock significant development and career progression opportunities protecting the integrity of a tri-code Principal Racing Authority.
- Enjoy a warm and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and welcomes contributions from every corner of the business.

**What you'll do, day to day**
- Undertake all operational tasks associated within transactional finance team.
- Support RQ stakeholders and its associated entities.
- Complete all duties associated with the processing and distribution of prize money for all three codes of racing in accordance with RQ's policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Complete all duties associated with banking.
- Conduct a full review of aged receivables and payables, which can include but not be limited to: forfeits and nominations exclusion processes and weekly debt collection.
- Complete general ledger reconciliations.
- Review and amending process documentation as required.

This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your resilience and ability to rise to the challenge will play a key role in shaping the future of our industry. With your results-driven attitude, grit, resilience and "get it done attitude", you will build trusted partnerships with all stakeholder groups.

This role affords the scope to realise the significant professional uplift of working for a tri-code Principal Racing Authority. We recruit values-aligned people into Racing Queensland who lead by example and thrive on delivering results in a high performance culture.
- The Organisation: Racing Queensland- Racing Queensland (RQ) is a statutory body whose primary purpose is to promote, enhance and provide a platform to service the industry across three codes of racing: Thoroughbred, Greyhound and Harness.- RQ's vision is to connect people through the thrill of racing, and its mission is to be Queensland's number #1 sport.**Benefits**
- Hybrid work life
- Professoinal and Personal Development
- Leadership Development
- Your Leave, your way
- Support and celebrate you
- Community Giving

**We encourage you to check out our generous benefits and about working at RQ on our website.**

RQ values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people.

Our commitment to First Nations people and cultures is demonstrated through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and First Nations Strategy. We are progressing self-determination by recognising the cultural richness and interests of First Nations people. We are investing in a culturally connected and agile organisation, with the skills and experience we need to support better outcomes for First Nations people. We are taking a collaborative approach in fundamental areas like employment and procurement, and by building strong and sustainable partnerships with First Nations organisations and communities. We are focused on working with First Nations people to improve service design and delivery, knowing that this will deliver better outcomes for all of Queensland.
- We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups and genders to apply.**How to apply**

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