Finance Officer

Location: Orange, NSW or remote work options considered
12-month contract
Salary range $94,145 to $104,605 per annum + superannuation
Applications close Thursday, 15 January 2025, 11pm

RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is an Australian Government finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses. We provide low-cost loans to strengthen Australian agriculture and grow thriving regional communities. RIC farm loans support our customers to prepare, manage through and recover from drought, natural disasters or biosecurity risks causing severe financial disruption. We help accelerate plans for first-generation farmers and next-generation farmers.

Your future at the RIC:

The Finance team provides a range of financial services including back of house loan management support, accounts processing, budgeting, credit cards and procurement services on behalf of the RIC.

As a Finance Officer you will be an important member of a small finance team responsible for providing transactional and reporting support to the Executive Manager Finance.

A key element of the role will include working closely within the team for the provision of customer focussed support and advice to ensure enquiries are addressed promptly and accurately, particularly in all back of house loan management activities.

What you will do:

Key accountabilities will be shared between Finance Officers and will require coverage in both loan management and financial management activities.

Loans management activities such as:

ensuring that loan disbursements, drawdowns, repayments, cost recovery and collections are completed timely and accurately
management of customer deposits and repayments
support for customer statements processing.

Financial management activities such as:

accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
completion of general ledger and loan management reconciliations and work papers
completion of balance sheet reconciliations
bank reconciliation
financial policy development and review
asset management
procurement and contract management support and assistance
support for end of month and end of year reporting and reconciliations
gaining and building an understanding of back of house loan management activities and all aspects of finance processes across a wide range of functional areas
providing customer focussed support ensuring customer queries are addressed promptly and accurately through effective communication within agreed standards and timelines
prompt completion of all mandatory training and other duties as required

You’ll be proud of:

Working for an organisation that helps to build a stronger Australia through thriving regions.
Joining a workplace that is bold and acts with purpose, is down to earth, and embraces difference and acts as one.
Contributing towards improved capabilities that meet the emerging needs of the business.
Discover why the RIC is a great place to work at ric.gov.au/careers

Is this job for you?

12-month contract
Located in Orange, NSW or remote work options considered
Generous employment conditions such as paid Christmas shutdown leave, salary sacrifice options, health & fitness reimbursement and more!
Salary range $94,145 to $104,605 per annum + superannuation

About you

To be successful in this role, you are required to have:

An ability to work collaboratively and professionally within a small team environment
An ability to respond to customers in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner
High level written and verbal communication skills including ability to answer queries and provide sound advice to internal and external stakeholders
Accurate record keeping skills and attention to detail, including the ability to track the progress of ongoing matters and identify and address errors
A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes within agreed time frames
High-level problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement within policy, procedures and guidelines
Effective stakeholder management skills including vendor relationship management
An ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.

Knowledge and experience

Demonstrated experience in banking, finance, accounting or transactional management (such as bookkeeping or equivalent)
High level computer literacy and demonstrated experience in the use of banking and/or finance systems (such as TechnologyOne) would be highly regarded
Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders and ability to convey and receive information

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in finance, banking or accounting would be highly regarded

How to apply:

Apply by submitting a current resume/CV
Attach a statement of no more than 750 words aligning your skills and experience to the job and the capabilities required to perform it
Applications close Thursday, 15 January 2025, 11pm

Keen to learn more:

Visit https://www.ric.gov.au/careers to learn more about the RIC
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including a National Police History Check and must have the permanent right to work in Australia
Reach out to Human Resources at recruitment@ric.gov.au

RIC has the right to interview for this position prior to the closing date.

RIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, safe, and flexible workplace that values differences, supports inclusiveness and encourages all employees regardless of gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or caring responsibilities, to achieve their potential. You must have a Permanent Right to Work in Australia to apply for this position.

Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.

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