Finance Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $83,351 - $90,926 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Terms: Full time, Continuing

Position Overview
The Australian National University, one of the World's leading research universities, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, customer serviced focused finance professional, to work within the University's Financial Shared Services (FSS) team. Financial Shared Services provides the University with Financial transactional processing including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Vendor and Customer Creation, Payments, Debtor management, General ledger reconciliations and Asset Management.

The role available is based in the Client Services Team and will play a key role in Financial Shared Services day to day operations. The position provides a range of financial, administration and transactional support service, whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant University policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities include responding to service desk enquiries, purchase card administration, and payment processing with opportunities to be involved in developing simple information and training pieces for our client areas.

Applicants must also be well-organised, have good problem-solving skills and be proactive in providing a high quality client service. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as is an ability to work efficiently and accurately. The successful applicant will possess strong analytical and numerical skills, be proficient in Microsoft office related products, and be able to work effectively in a team. 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

For further information please contact Team Lead, Lynne Christians, E: lynne.christians@anu.edu.au

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.