We are seeking a Finance Officer who embodies reliability, responsibility, and self-motivation, and who has at least5 years of experience in Australian accounting systems. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities and qualifications:
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Reconcile transactions on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, using XERO
- Process invoices promptly and accurately upon request
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of accounts receivable and payable activities
- Support the Finance Manager in various projects and tasks as needed
- Act as a key point of contact for other departments regarding financial and accounting matters
- Ensure that all expenses are kept within the assigned project budget
- Maintain data integrity in all financial reporting
- Manage records and receipts according to SOL Edu/Migration CRM System requirements
- Perform the month-end closing process
- Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls for SOL Edu/Migration employees including calculating employee salaries, taxes, and deductions
- Prepare BAS lodgement and financial statement
- HR related tasks such as preparing employment contracts, recording employee details in HR system and supporting onboard process
Ideal candidate
- Minimum 3 years of working knowledge and experience in Australian accounting systems, demonstrating a strong understanding of finance operations
- International Education industry experience is preferred but not compulsory
- Proficiency in financial systems such as Xero with advanced working knowledge of Excel
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and growth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to various stakeholders
- Strong team player, capable of collaborating with all levels of stakeholders, while also possessing the ability to work independently when necessary
- Demonstrated high accuracy and speed in handling transactional volume processing tasks
- Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
- Meticulous attention to detail, consistently maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
