Remote Finance Officer

We are seeking a Finance Officer who embodies reliability, responsibility, and self-motivation, and who has at least 5 years of experience in Australian accounting systems . The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities and qualifications:

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Reconcile transactions on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, using XERO
• Process invoices promptly and accurately upon request
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of accounts receivable and payable activities
• Support the Finance Manager in various projects and tasks as needed
• Act as a key point of contact for other departments regarding financial and accounting matters
• Ensure that all expenses are kept within the assigned project budget
• Maintain data integrity in all financial reporting
• Manage records and receipts according to SOL Edu/Migration CRM System requirements
• Perform the month-end closing process
• Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls for SOL Edu/Migration employees including calculating employee salaries, taxes, and deductions
• Prepare BAS lodgement and financial statement
• HR related tasks such as preparing employment contracts, recording employee details in HR system and supporting onboard process

Ideal candidate

• Minimum 3 years of working knowledge and experience in Australian accounting systems, demonstrating a strong understanding of finance operations
• International Education industry experience is preferred but not compulsory
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Xero with advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset, consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to various stakeholders
• Strong team player, capable of collaborating with all levels of stakeholders, while also possessing the ability to work independently when necessary
• Demonstrated high accuracy and speed in handling transactional volume processing tasks
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Meticulous attention to detail, consistently maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis