Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Receivable Officer

Large multi-campus Christian school

Ongoing position (0.8 to 1.0 FTE)

Drouin location

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,800 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of a dedicated Accounts Receivable Officer to work at our Drouin campus, commencing in December this year. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and assist with all aspects of administration within the Finance Department.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

·         Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle

·         Collecting and processing of parent forms

·         Processing of school fee accounts and third-party invoices

·         Assisting with debt collection

·         Responding to queries and requests received

·         Undertaking general administration duties to support the everyday requirements of the Finance Department

Having obtained relevant experience in office administration, the successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

·         Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith

·         Previous experience working in a school finance department (desirable)

·         Friendly and professional demeanour

·         Excellent people and communication skills

·         High standard of computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel, and keyboard skills

·         Attention to detail with high proof-reading skills and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Friday 29 November.