Job Description

Support the University’s finance operations through accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations and process improvement in a collaborative team.

• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Flexible work environment and career development
• Competitive salary and University benefits

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking a Financial Operations Officer to join our Finance & Analytics Directorate. This role supports the delivery of efficient, accurate and customer-focused financial operations across the University, contributing to the integrity of financial information and the smooth running of key transactional finance processes.

Working across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and procure-to-pay activities, you will play an important role in ensuring transactions are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed on time, and stakeholders receive high-quality support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and within agreed timeframes
• Supporting procure-to-pay activities, including invoice processing and vendor management
• Completing bank, clearing and control account reconciliations and resolving variances
• Maintaining supplier and customer records in line with controls, policies and procedures
• Responding to financial queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting with month-end activities, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Contributing to process and system improvements across Financial Operations
• Providing support and coverage across the wider Financial Operations team as required

Salary will be in the range of $60,046 to $72,636 per year, based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.