Finance Officer

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE:
The primary purpose of this role is the provision of finance and administration services to the company, with a core focus on the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
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5 years previous experience in a similar role/industry preferred
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
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Excellent verbal and written communication
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail.
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Team player with a proactive approach to communication and raising of issues
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Flexible and willing to get involved wherever necessary to ensure the group goals and objectives are met
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Accounts Payable
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Inputting of creditor invoices into Concur & Ironbark in an accurate and timely manner
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Ensuring appropriate approvals are received before passing invoices for payment
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Reconciliation of supplier statements and following up on queries
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Preparing payments to suppliers ensuring accounts are kept within terms
Freight Accounting
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Ensure freight invoices are accurately recorded at a consignment level where possible.
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Ensure inbound freight is recovered from growers where applicable.
Accounts Receivable
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Accurate receipting of payments received from commercial and export customers
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Assisting is debtor query and claims resolution to ensure prompt payment
Other
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Pricing of intercompany Lancaster Farm sales invoices
General
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Accepts direction from managers and works effectively within a team environment, is supportive of other team members, and actively contributing to team meetings and discussions.
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Complies with the policies and procedures of the company and acts within authority levels.
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Demonstrates and uses advanced interpersonal, communication skills including business level literacy and numeracy skills.
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Any other tasks incidental to or in connection with any of the above.