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Senior Finance Officer

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Australia
January 22, 2025
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Overview:
  • Full-time, Fixed Term position until Jan 2026
  • Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

    • About You

    The Senior Finance Officer (Trade) Accounts Receivable will maintain accounts receivable ledger/records, perform a range of general and administrative duties to ensure that revenue is secured, and any discrepancies resolved promptly. Duties will cover a range of invoicing and payment scenarios.

    You will provide a range of complex administrative financial services within the scope of this role and in relation to finance systems integrations activities using accounting methodologies, accepted accounting principles, regulatory and legislative requirements and RMIT policies and procedures.

    To be successful in this position you'll have as a minimum:

  • Working knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, principles, policies and procedures or demonstrated accounts receivable experience utilising financial management technological solutions, preferably Workday or other ERP systems in a large organisation.
  • Demonstrated experience making effective and timely decisions by applying problem-solving, analytical skills and data to solve issues requiring mature judgment, discretion and tact, and ability to implement solutions.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills with proven ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
  • Organizational skills to coordinate many tasks simultaneously with changing priorities and to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and continuously driving process improvements.
  • Excellent customer services skills with an ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.

    • Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

    About the Portfolio

    Financial services partners with other areas of the university in achieving the organisation's objectives by strategically orienting its provision of financial services to the delivery of the core operations of the university.

  • Financial management, reporting and advice

  • Budget development and management

  • Financial evaluation and financial planning

  • Corporate financial administration information system

    • RMIT University

    RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. For more information on RMIT University follow the links below.

    https: // www. rmit.edu.au/about https: // www. universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university/

    https: // www. rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures

    Our three main campuses in Melbourne are located in the heart of the City, Brunswick, Bundoora and Point Cook, along with other Victorian locations. There are also two campuses in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain. RMIT is a truly global university.

    https: // www. rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities

    We are also committed to redefining our relationship in working with, and supporting, Indigenous self-determination. Our goal is to achieve lasting transformation by maturing our values, culture, policy and structures in a way that embeds reconciliation in everything we do. We are changing our ways of knowing, working and being to support sustainable reconciliation and activate a relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, students and community. Our three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick and Bundoora campuses) are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation.

    Why work at RMIT University

    Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

    https: // www. rmit.edu.au/careers

    We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

    https: // www. rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings

    To Apply

    Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ ' link at the top of this page.

    For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Accounts Receivable Team Lead Kerry Barnes at [email protected]

    Position Description – Finance Officer, Accounts Receivable (Fixed Term)

    Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements.

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    Applications Close:

    22 Jan 2025 11.59 pm

    RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.

    At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms) . To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v ia [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https: // www. rmit.edu.au/careers.

    We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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