Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact? Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual to fill the pivotal role of Finance Officer – Accounts .
As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office.
It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.
Summary
The Finance Officer – Accounts supports both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including supplier payments, customer receipting, reconciliations, financial administration, and occasionally assists with Payroll tasks.
Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, this position will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.
Qualifications & Experience
* Certificate III in Accounts Administration or working towards a relevant qualification.
* Demonstrated experience in performing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions is essential.
* Experience in a multi-site commercial or government environment (desirable).
Software & Systems Experience
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Experience with Pronto Xi or similar ERP systems.
* Familiarity with web-based banking and debtor systems.
Team
* Work as part of Finance team within the Corporate Services and provide support to the Financial Accountant as reasonably required.
* Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members.
* Promote WH&S compliance and contribute to a safe and supportive workplace
* Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and CEQ success.
Digital
* Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Corporate Services and/or CEO.
Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to
General Finance Support
1. Perform daily