Finance Secretary - St Clare's Catholic School , Burdell

Permanent full-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date September 23, 2024, 3 p.m.
LocationBurdell QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

St Clare's Catholic School, Burdell is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team. This position is a Full Time, Permanent role commencing 3 October 2024.

The role of Finance Secretary is responsible for providing high level financial and administrative support, self-initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, autonomy and dependability. The Finance Secretary will be required to liaise with visitors, parents, staff and students to the school. The incumbent will present a professional image and create a welcoming, warm and positive impression. As the initial point of contact for many key stakeholders, the Finance Secretary will deliver high quality customer service.

About You

  • Demonstrated experience in general financial accounting capabilities including month end activities
  • Relevant financial administration experience including GST treatment in a school environment
  • Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities
  • Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs.
  • Advanced knowledge of finance and administrative activities and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
  • Be familiar with the school policies
  • Knowledge of GST as it applies to schools
  • Knowledge of bad debt/accounts receivable management
  • Highly developed computer literacy with the ability to operate a variety of platforms.
  • Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
  • High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
  • Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment.
  • Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.

Please see the Position Description for more information.

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