Join a renowned Canberra tertiary institution with senior level finance responsibility

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Finance Advisor to join our client's Finance & Analytics team. This role is a parental leave replacement and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic and forward-thinking tertiary institution located in Canberra.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Advisor

• Coordinate finance operations managed by the outsourced provider.
• Oversee the Xetta system for student payments, events, and paid parking, including processing refunds.
• Manage the Convera Global Pay system for payments to non-Australian bank accounts.
• Approve and coordinate supplier and stakeholder payment processing.
• Administer the Outside Studies Program (OSP) payment procedure.
• Oversee travel allowance processing for staff travel per diems.
• Manage corporate credit cards and the Expense8 management system, including staff training.
• Supervise the Finance Advisor - Operations role.
• Perform periodic reconciliations, including general ledger control accounts.
• Conduct complex accounting tasks and transaction investigations.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Provide professional finance operations advice to the university and corporate community.
• Oversee student non-taxable stipend payments.
• Assist with systems testing, upgrades, and ongoing administration.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Proven experience in a finance officer role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable functions, including invoice and credit card management.
• Strong understanding of general accounting practices.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage a high workload to meet challenging and conflicting deadlines.
• Proficiency in technology skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders and provide advice.

What next?

If you are a proactive and experienced finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume, or reach out to me directly on 6112 7619, or email [email protected]