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Senior Finance Advisor

12-month contract within the university sector
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Finance Advisor to join our client's Finance & Analytics team. This role is a parental leave replacement and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic and forward-thinking tertiary institution located in Canberra.


Key Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Advisor

  • Coordinate finance operations managed by the outsourced provider.
  • Oversee the Xetta system for student payments, events, and paid parking, including processing refunds.
  • Manage the Convera Global Pay system for payments to non-Australian bank accounts.
  • Approve and coordinate supplier and stakeholder payment processing.
  • Administer the Outside Studies Program (OSP) payment procedure.
  • Oversee travel allowance processing for staff travel per diems.
  • Manage corporate credit cards and the Expense8 management system, including staff training.
  • Supervise the Finance Advisor - Operations role.
  • Perform periodic reconciliations, including general ledger control accounts.
  • Conduct complex accounting tasks and transaction investigations.
  • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Provide professional finance operations advice to the university and corporate community.
  • Oversee student non-taxable stipend payments.
  • Assist with systems testing, upgrades, and ongoing administration.

What You Will Bring to the Role

  • Proven experience in a finance officer role.
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable functions, including invoice and credit card management.
  • Strong understanding of general accounting practices.
  • High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage a high workload to meet challenging and conflicting deadlines.
  • Proficiency in technology skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders and provide advice.

What next?

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Education & Training
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Senior Finance
Pay
$100,838 plus 17% super
Ref:
2924024

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Andrew Green, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127619

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