About the opportunity:
Rural Funds Management (RFM) has an opportunity to join the Finance and Accounting team as an Accounts Payable Officer. You will be at the forefront of ensuring financial precision through meticulous accounts data entry, seamless management of accounts payable and receivable functions, and the provision of support for general accounting processes. This role requires an individual who thrives in a busy and fast paced environment. This position is based in our Sydney office and supports working from home on Wednesday each week.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include:
- Accounts data entry
- Accounts payable reconciliation
- Accounts receivable reconciliation
- Online banking inquiries & payments
- Bank reconciliations
- Reviewing accounts
- Preparing and processing payments
- Preparing and processing of expense claims
- Month end time charging
- Month end journals
- General ledger reconciliation
- Maintenance of fixed asset register
- Provide support for account audits
- Carry out administrative duties
- Assistance with monthly forecasting process
- Provide effective liaison and assistance to all entities
- Provide support with annual and half yearly audits
To be successful in this position:
- You will have experience in a similar role
- You will have excellent attention to detail, good numeracy skills, good organisational and time management skills and good oral communication
- You will have a high level of expertise with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
- Candidates with a Certificate IV Bookkeeping will be highly regarded
- Candidates with a working knowledge or MS Great Plains and/or Dynamics is advantageous
- A competitive salary, between $70,000 - $85,000 p.a. (plus superannuation), dependent on your previous experience, skills, and qualifications
- Salary continuance and life insurance, and annual discretionary bonus subject to eligibility criteria
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 16 February 2024. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.
About Rural Funds Management:
Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.
At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.
Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 240 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.
