Overview:

Under the direction of the Financial Services Team Leader, the Financial Services Assistant is responsible for the efficient provision of data entry and other support activities associated with the processing of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions within the constraints of stated policy, procedure, the Chairman’s Instructions and the PGPA Act.

With automation of work in progress, the position is expected to be a subject matter expert of the automated payables system and be involved in driving the testing and rollout phases of the project as well as being a key contact for support after the rollout. The main system APRA uses are Oracle and Service now for the automation.

Primary Objective:

Participate in the day-to-day transactional processing activities, ensuring payables records are accurately maintained, assisting with the AP automation roll-out, processing and reconciling credit card transactions, performing customer liaison and communications as required, assisting with accounts receivable activities as required.

Key Requirements of the Role:

• Ensure transactional processing for payables and receivables are completed in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Answer client queries and assist clients resolve any identified issues.
• Meet processing, financial and accounting deadlines to ensure all processing is completed on time and to the required standards.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy when processing large volumes of data.
• Maintain good record tracking processes in line with established policies and procedures.
• Maintaining up to data knowledge of the changes to the automated payables system.
• Prioritising workloads and project requirements given the volume of work

Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge and understanding of APRA’s mission and corporate objectives, functions, processes and systems
• Knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems (Oracle Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable)
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment
• Good records management skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent organisational and self-management skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Location:

Sydney CBD / WFH