Hays Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Senior Finance Advisor
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Base pay range
A$100,838.00/yr - A$100,838.00/yr
Join a renowned Canberra tertiary institution with senior level finance responsibility.
About the RoleWe 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.
- 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.
If you are a proactive and experienced finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume, or reach out to me directly on 6112 7619, or email
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Higher Education
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