Health Careers International (HCI) specialized in providing quality, careers focused education to develop the careers of healthcare professionals around the world. Winner of Victorian International Education Awards 2023. Health Careers is currently seeking experienced accounts person, to join as Accounts Officer.
Job Description
Job tasks and responsibilities
Coordinate with the suppliers and clients to ensure that payment methods and related concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
Identify existing and potential risks within the Accounts receivables and payable functions and notify the immediate manager promptly.
Ensure all accounts data is maintained promptly and records are provided to the immediate manager on the status of the clients.
Ensure that all accounts are duly collected or paid, and accounts settled adequately in order to meet the plans/budgets.
Maintain awareness of the financial performance of the Institute and suggest methods to increase the profitability of the organisation
Keep track of cash flow statements, P/L statements, Balance Sheet, superannuation and invoices
Conform with the code of ethics related to accounting practices at all times.
Take responsibility for preparing fortnightly report on Skills First (SVTS), Smart & Skilled, DTWD and VET Fee Help funding claims and ensure that all receivables are accounted for and collected adequately.
Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information
Follow up with students to ensure that students pay their fees and payment plans are provided as required.
Submit monthly report on the student database with the information on the pending payments and bad debts.
Funding Claiming, receiving, and processing payment requests in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Ensure all Customer Data is recorded and maintained in an accurate and timely manner into the appropriate systems.
Recognise & implement process improvement initiatives across the Claims process.
Account reconciliations.
Review outstanding customer accounts and contact customers for payment.
Assist with month-end and year-end tasks.
Managing email and actioning payment queries
Bank and debtor reconciliations.
General administration and accounts duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria
Qualification:
Bachelor degree in Accounting practices and systems
Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge about the accounting practices in Australia
Minimum 1 year experience in similar role / education industry.
Capacity to use relevant accounting systems and Windows based networks (MSOffice Suite).
Capacity to negotiate with debtors to make prompt payment
Effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with clients and colleagues
Ability to work under pressure and individually.
Experience in maintaining records in server.
Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure and individually.
Experience in RTO / Education industry will be highly regarded.
Please visit www.healthcareers.edu.au for further information regarding the company.
All recruitment, selection and promotion decisions will be based on the best qualified and experienced candidate who can perform the genuine occupational requirements of this position. HCI provides equal opportunity in employment to all suitably abled people without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Indigenous Australians are also encouraged to apply for the position.'
