Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school fees, processing College invoices, and working collaboratively with other team members under the Finance Manager's direction.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about finance and education to make a meaningful contribution to our organization.
Key Responsibilities
* School Fee Management:
* Prepare and undertake annual fee billing of school fees to families according to the College Fee Schedule.
* Set up and maintain scheduled fee payment agreements for all family accounts.
* Monitor the collection of school fees in accordance with the scheduled payment fee agreements, provide regular statements to families on progress of payment, and follow up outstanding balances as soon as possible.
* Purchasing, Payments & Payroll:
* Entering invoices into the finance software system, including coding of invoices.
* Weekly processing of payment runs, including ad hoc payments runs as required, ensuring appropriate invoice authorisations are received before payments are made.
* Other:
* Preparing sundry invoices for claiming from third parties, including external hire of facilities.
* Providing annual input into the preparation of the Annual Budget under the Finance Manager's direction.
* Providing backup support to the Finance Manager for the College Asset Register, including regular audit and yearly stock-takes of College Assets and their condition.
* Providing backup support to the Payroll Officer for Bank Reconciliations.
* Assisting with the annual audit file preparation and assisting external auditors as required.
Selection Criteria
* Being a committed Christian with a strong passion for Biblically-based Christian education.
* Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in a Finance team processing Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable.
* Experience in an education setting would be advantageous.
* Able to work confidentially, with tact and discretion.
* Excellent organisational, time management skills, and a high attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to successfully communicate and liaise with people at all levels, both internal and external to the College.
* Sound analytical skills with an ability to identify and solve problems.