Finance Officer Applying knowledge and skills to ... - Wheatbelt NRM

Finance Officer
KEY ACTIVITIES
Finance Accounting and HR Support
Data Entry into MYOB Accounting Software
Monitoring of expense codes
Financial Support to Wheatbelt NRM staff
Vehicle Fleet Management
Mobile Phone Fleet Management
Journal preparation
Payroll
Ensures that the accounting and business process are
in accordance with the organisations governance
framework
Information Knowledge management and Office
Technology
Data retrieval
Contribute to the development of improved systems
procedures and processes
Project Management Office
RESULT ACHIEVED
Various data entry including accounts
payable, credit cards and petty cash
entered in the finance and other systems in
a timely and accurate manner.
Supportive role to Wheatbelt NRM staff in
completion of credit card reconciliations
and other finance items.
Management of Data will be maintained at
a high level.
Expense codes accurately monitored prior
to entry to ensure compliance with
organisational and program finance plans
and errors limited.
Finance information provided to Wheatbelt
NRM staff as requested.
The vehicle fleet managed including
monthly KM recording, servicing and
maintenance as required by the vehicle
manual. These items will be recorded in the
vehicle register and any dealings with
leasing company will be managed.
Monthly mobile phone account managed
and reconciled to staff in a timely and
accurate manner.
Monthly journal preparation as directed
completed in a timely and accurate
manner.
Payroll processed on a fortnightly basis with
diligence to accuracy and confidentiality,
and all leave applications processed in a
timely manner.
Adheres to the organisations policies and
procedures when completing all tasks.
Management of data at a high level
allowing ease of access when data retrieval
is required.
Applying knowledge and skills to better
improve the organisations systems and
processes where applicable.
High level of management to the
Project Management Office that allows
ease of access to data as required.
Electronic and paper copy filing of
project contracts and schedules
completed in a timely and accurate
manner to allow Project Management
Office to function correctly.

KEY ACTIVITIES
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Support in preparing finance reports
Liaising with staff, buyers, suppliers, service
providers and grant recipients
Sharing knowledge and skills within the team
Personal Integrity Advocacy Equity and Ethical behaviour
Exemplify leadership in the workplace through
demonstrating a team ethic and appropriate
representation of the organisation
RESULT ACHIEVED
Support provided in preparing financial
reports as required by Wheatbelt NRM. This
will entail access to data and detailed
information as to the origin of data.
Formatting of reports to a specified
template in a timely and accurate manner.
On occasion enquiries will be made by
buyers, suppliers, service providers and
grant recipients regarding finance
matters. Clear and timely
communication with these partners and
any problem solving to be initiated.
Sharing of knowledge and skills within
the team to better improve the
organisations systems and processes
where applicable.
Applies relevant safety
procedures/guidelines and equal
opportunity principles to performance of
work.
Applies the guidelines and principles of the
Wheatbelt NRM Code of Ethics and Code of
Conduct.
Shares knowledge and experience with
other Wheatbelt NRM staff and others less
experienced through coaching and
development.
Performs other duties as required.
Demonstrates and manages a high level of
ethical behaviour as appropriate to
financial matters.