Senior Finance Officer

Position Type

School Operations

Commence Date

ASAP

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE/Hours per week

37.5 hours per week, 48 weeks per year

Year Levels

Primary

Subject(s)/Grade

ESO6

Role Details

St Patrick's School is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our team.

The Senior Finance Officer is resonsible for the effective facilitation of the school's financial and payroll operations. Responsibility includes budgets, audits, payroll, school fees as well as financial activities related to school assets and projects such as buildings, grounds and facilities.

This is a full-time permanent position commencing ASAP.

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working With Children Check, CESA e-screening + Applicant Declaration Form, First Aid and RRHAN-EC.

Key responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

- Provide financial, policy and planning advice which may include providing reports, statistical surveys and advice on regulations and procedures to inform the development of financial related policies and strategies for successful operation and compliance.

- Lead and direct the planning, design and implementation of the school’s financial systems, controls, planning and budget processes.

- Manage/oversee the school’s finance function including all aspects of accounts receivable and payable,



reconciliation of bank and loan accounts, and preparing and submitting monthly BAS, GST and FBT returns within required timelines.

- Initiate and prepare accounts for annual audit including Annual Financial Statement for auditing by external auditor in accordance with appropriate SACCS policy and accounting standards.

- Manage all aspects of the school’s Payroll function and reporting requirements ensuring compliance with Enterprise Agreement provisions.

- Provide accurate and appropriate information, interpretation and advice of Enterprise Agreement provisions, taxation and associated requirements to leaders and staff as required, regarding salary and entitlements.

- Administer school fees processes. This relates to fee collection, payment plans, currency of fee information, debt collection, record-keeping and reporting.

- Coordinate the maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities and participate in managing major works and redevelopments.

- Actively participate in school activities, events, required training, career development, and professional reviews.

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📌 Senior Finance Officer (Australia)
🏢 St Patrick'S School
📍 Australia