Finance Officer / Accounts Payable
Job No:
SHM699
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Since opening our doors in 1982 to share a meal with the most vulnerable members of the community, we have evolved into an independent non-profit organisation renowned for effectively helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives. At the heart of everything we do, we recognise everybody is unique. No matter where people are in their journey, we are here to support them and we do not give up.
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) assist hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty to find shelter, food, care and support. We are in this for the long haul - we are committed to making a sustainable difference in people’s lives. Everyone is welcome at our table.
Your new role
This role is not a traditional accounts payable role, you will be processing accounts payable using technology (i.e. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and excel templates to record transactions to General Ledger and direct to fixed assets.
The Finance Officer position processes all payable documents and ensures the timely follow-up of queries and overdue amounts to all stakeholder’s creditors or staff. Due to the volume of transactions the Finance Officer is required to fully automate transaction processing as much as possible. This role accurately processes all transactions with correct general ledger codes, cost centre codes and any other subsidiary codes. The Finance Officer must also chase up any overdue invoices and liaise with suppliers. All approvals and records are electronic which negates the need for manual signatures.
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Your day-to-day
A typical day can be processing invoices through the `Optical Character Recognition', responding to emails or telephone queries regarding any outstanding invoices and assisting internal stakeholders.
A crucial component of the role is ensuring that transactions are processed in a timely manner. For invoices with multiple cost centres and codes, an excellent knowledge of Excel is a must. There is opportunity to also utilise your Accounts Receivable skills when processing our Homecare invoices.
We're looking for someone with
- A demonstrated background in Accounting or similar or equivalent skills and/or experience
- Excellent knowledge of Excel
- Ability to meet deadlines and assist others in the team
- Ability to automate the complete AP process competently
- Processing corporate credit cards/debit cards accounts and reimbursements
- Is willing to learn and gain new skills
- Enjoys being customer service focused
- Someone who is excited about using technology to improve efficiency in processing transactions
You can look forward to
- Working with a diverse CALD finance team who are passionate about what they do
- Seeing your own knowledge and skills being appreciated and enhanced in a diverse, fast paced environment
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Opportunity to use your interest in technology to automate the accounts payable function
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Being located in the heart of St Kilda
Come and Work with us
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For more information about the role, contact Bei Ping Ho, Finance Manager on 0428301619
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
Closing Date for applications: 5PM Sunday 31 March, 2022
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Sacred Heart Mission requires all its staff, volunteers, directors and contractors to be fully COVID 19 vaccinated, recognising the important role this plays in our ability to continue to support the communities we serve and to keep all of us safe.