The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position of Finance Officer with the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW).
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG
We provide our team with:
- Excellent professional development programs, tailored to your needs
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
- A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Opportunities (in accordance with the CEDoW Remote Working Policy)
- Ex-Gratia leave during the Christmas Period
- Salary Packaging
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position works under the Direction of the Assistant Director - Finance, Facilities and Planning. This position provides support to the Financial Accountant and Accounts Payable Team Supervisor in the general areas of system financial accounting, accounts payable, supplier management, corporate cards and other finance processes.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Model Catholic values in everyday interactions between school staff and other agencies with an understanding and commitment to the mission of Catholic Education within the evangelising mission of the Church
- Support Accounts Payable processes whilst still maintaining a separation of duties with regards to creditor maintenance
- Monitor Purchase Order status in Technology One and amend or assist as required for efficient processing, through requisition stage to payment processing
- Ensure non-student debtors are accurately invoiced and outstanding monies collected in a timely manner
- Assist the Bank Reconciliation Officer to ensure timely and accurate recording of cash transactions and reconciliation of bank accounts as required
- Provide general support to CEO Head Office and School staff as required on financial transactions in Technology One accounting system
- Assist with Salary Sacrifice Administration
SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be someone who has:
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under limited direction
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to communicate among many and varied stakeholders
- Proficiency in the MS Office & Google suite of applications
- Ability to provide excellent customer service standards and maintain high stakeholder satisfaction
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Certificate IV in Business or Diploma in Finance
- Experience in Finance software packages
- Experience in MS Office and Google applications
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed before your commencement with us.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application that asks you to provide a copy of your CV and to address the ‘Selection Criteria’ and ‘Qualifications and Experience’. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2-3 pages in length.
To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Emily Luchetti on 0419 488 369
To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Applications Close: Thursday 10 April 2025 11:55pm
