Finance Operations Specialist (Casual)

The University of Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Finance Officer within the Finance Transactions team to perform broad financial administration, including PO creation, receipting, month-end activities and journals, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

You will respond to enquiries with judgement, support process improvements, build relationships with customers, and maintain documentation to policy standards while collaborating with Finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial administrative experience at an accounting-related level.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial accounting practices, procedures and systems.
• Adaptable to change and flexible.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct broad financial administration duties, including purchasing and receipting.
• Perform month-end activities, journals and routine reporting with accuracy.
• Respond to enquiries with judgement, applying University policy.
• Identify and propose sustainable process improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and guide on purchasing processes.
• Maintain documentation in line with policy and record keeping.
• Carry out other duties as directed.

Skills

Financial administration

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Internet & email

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Finance Officer within the Finance Transactions team to perform broad financial administration, including PO creation, receipting, month-end activities and journals, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

You will respond to enquiries with judgement, support process improvements, build relationships with customers, and maintain documentation to policy standards while collaborating with Finance colleagues.