Accounts Payable Officer
Finance and Property Team
Finance, Planning and School Resources Directorate

About Us

Catholic Education in Western Australia (CEWA) is the second largest education provider in the state. We cater for more than 76,000 students in 162 schools.

CEWA strives to create progressive environments that enhance learning. Our culture is underpinned by our LEAD model of Learning, Engagement, Accountability and Discipleship. Our aspiration is to provide a world-class Catholic education system where all our students, staff and parents flourish.

The Team

The Finance and Property Team is responsible for providing professional corporate support and property management services to Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA), and assists in the implementation of CEWA’s vision and strategic direction, LEAD (Learning, Engagement, Accountability and Discipleship).

The Finance and Property Team provides services in the areas of financial and management accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, accounts payable and receivable, property and asset management, travel bookings and catering. This is a part time (0.6FTE) temporary position commencing as soon as practicable and concluding 15 January 2019.  

The Role

This position will be reporting to the Finance Manager and be responsible for assisting with end to end process for Accounts Payment. Duties will include but not limited to:

Payment processing;
Reporting and reconciliations;
Expense management;
Month end processing;
General administrative duties.
Your Background

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable;
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook;
Experience in using software and systems required for transactional accounting;
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work within a team;
Ability to ensure data accuracy through attention to detail;
Ability to take initiative, be proactive and self-directed.  
Further Information: For a copy of the Job Description and Selection Criteria please email careers@cewa.edu.au.

What we can offer you

Additional leave entitlements (over Christmas 4 days)  
Competitive salary
Salary packaging
Free onsite parking
Corporate healthcare rates
Heritage listed work environment
Staff canteen service
Wellness program
Employee assistance program.
Contact Person:  Mimli Kulshreshtha, Finance Manager on (08) 6380 5125 or email careers@cewa.edu.au.

To Apply: Interested applicants must submit:

A brief cover letter demonstrating their suitability for the position in the context of the selection criteria.
A current resume, including the names and contact numbers of at least two work related referees (current/past line managers).  
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must be provided by the successful applicant.   

Where to? All applications are to reach The Executive Director of Catholic Education, Catholic Education Office of WA by email: careers@cewa.edu.au no later than 12pm, Monday 20 August 2018.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability or medical condition who meet the requirements of this position. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.  

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.