Finance Officer

FINANCE OFFICER (AR)

 ABOUT US

The Navy's Anchorage is a non-for-profit operating lifestyle businesses on Royal Australian Navy bases across Australia, including cafes, bars and merchandise stores. We are passionate about delivering our vision of being the heart and soul of Navy Life. The Navy’s Anchorage continues the rich history of supporting the Navy family through welfare and lifestyle initiatives. As a not-for-profit organisation, surplus funds raised through our national cafés and supplementary services are given back to Royal Australian Navy personnel and the broader Navy family. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

At the direction of the CFO and Financial Controller this role is responsible for the delivery of operational support services within the Finance Team with particular focus on customer service, product delivery, and key stakeholder relationships.

The role may involve interstate travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile bank accounts in Xero

• Create sales invoices in Xero for functions and account charges

• Ensure debtor invoices are collected in a timely manner

• Daily reconciliation of Bepoz (POS system) to Bank account and Xero for each venue.

• Reconcile debtors and provide an aged listing at the end of each month.

• Managing customer database in Xero

Finance Admin support

• Preparation of accounting journal entries and end of month processing

• Provide administrative support to the Finance Team

• Monitor the Finance email accounts and action as appropriate

• Support and update training and finance related procedures as required

• Review finance administrative processes and identify and implement improvements to simplify and streamline where possible

• Provide support for implementation of new systems and processes

• Provide finance related support to, and collaborate with, Operations and NSO team members as required

• Assist with stocktakes as required

·        Undertake filing and records management functions

·        Travel to venues and events as required

·        Other duties as required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

·        A positive attitude and willingness to embrace The Navy’s Anchorage vision, mission, purpose and values

·        A commitment to the service of both internal and external customers

·        Financial, accounting or business skills and/or qualifications (or in progress)

·        Knowledge of and experience with accounting systems (Xero) desirable

·        Organised with a good sense of priorities and able to meet deadlines

·        2+ years experience in Accounts receivable, or other finance roles

• Some experience in hospitality beneficial

• Strong attention to detail, including proof reading ability

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Demonstrated ability to take direction and effectively respond to feedback

• Proficient in MS Office (Specifically Excel), IT and finance systems knowledge and/or experience

• Demonstrated respect and understanding of the needs of serving ADF members, Veterans and their families will be highly regarded

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum baseline security clearance