locations AUS - Dandenong South - Hach Pacific Pty Ltdtime type Full timeposted on Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id R10261870About UsAt Hach (www.hach.com ), we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis betterfaster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.As part of our team, youll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the worlds everyday water needs. Youll also belong to a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development. Youll be supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life because, at Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine.Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, were working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO). Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today. Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water QualityandProduct Identificationsegments all united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resources.About RoleROLE DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of this position is to effectively administer the Accounts Payable function by ensuring the processing and payment of invoices within the required timeframes, whilst adhering to Hachs Procurement Policies and delegations. The position also assists staff on general inquiries related to creditors, requisitioning/purchasing and general ledger postings. Problems/decisions of limited complexity are addressed through policy and procedures, and direction/advice is available from the Finance Controller when required. Decisions involving changes to organizational procedures must be referred to by the Finance Controller for guidance or direction. No budget authority is provided for this position.In addition, the position may be called upon to support other functions within the finance team at peak times as directed by the Finance Controller.What You''ll Be Doing (Job Responsibilities)ACCOUNTS PAYABLEAccurate and timely processing of accounts payable records dailyElectronic distribution of accounts payable invoices received dailyGeneration of a weekly EFT payment batch and ad hoc if requiredProcessing payments to suppliers within Hachs trading terms to comply with Hachs Procurement PolicyEnsure proper financial delegations are adhered to as per Hach Procurement PolicyEnsure payments authorized by employees are within the DOA framework for approval and expenditureEnsure all purchase orders are correctly allocated and maintained to ensure accuracy of committal amountsReconcile all creditor statements promptly at the end of the monthUndertaking end-of-month processes and related reconciliationsEnsure end-of-year accounts payable processes are completed and balanced in a timely and accurate manner and within the timeframes provided by the Finance ControllerEnsure records are maintained appropriately for capital invoicesAccurately process all accounts payable by Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislation and Hach policies and proceduresUndertake system testing in the Accounts Payable module on an as-needed basisIn undertaking the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities, the position will meet the following Work Standard:EFT payment batches will contain a minimum of 140 invoices per week for a standard batchCreditor statements are reconciled within 7 working days of receiptEnd-of-month reconciliations are completed and provided to the Finance Controller for approval within 7 working days of the end of the monthGST data is input correctly into the accounts payable system to ensure GST reporting via the monthly BAS statement is accurateAccounts payable Masterfile (Vendor Master File) data is checked and updated regularlyA weekly audit report of changes to the creditor database is provided to senior finance staff for checking and audit compliance, with an emphasis on changes to bank details being of the highest audit priorityAbility to identify warning signs of malicious emails to prevent potential invoice fraudGENERAL FINANCIAL TASKSExtracting data from Hachs Corporate Credit Card system and using Excel to organize data into an appropriate format for uploading into Hachs accounting systemUndertaking monthly follow-up of credit card holders/approvers as requiredMaintain the prepayments registerCreation and processing of various AP journals promptlyProcess end-of-month tasks, including reconciling monthly balance sheet accounts relating to the accounts payable function and general suspense accountsInstigate follow-up action to ensure reconciliation information is correct and available at mandatory deadlinesLiaise and co-operate with Hachs auditors when requiredUndertake any other relevant duties as directed by the Finance ControllerIn undertaking the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities, the position will meet the following Work Standard:Basic to Intermediate MS Excel formulas can be effectively used to format data for upload into the Oracle accounting systemCredit Card transactional data is loaded monthly into the Authority accounting system in line with Hachs Credit Card PolicyPrepayment register is updated every month and within 10 business days of the end of the monthAbility to prepare journal entries competently with approval/checking provided by the Finance ControllerDisplay ability to multi-task and learn new skills quickly when backfill of other finance roles/tasks is requiredUndertake professional development when needed, if identified as part of the performance review process to further refine current skillsetIdentifying continuous improvement ideas within the day-to-day operations of the role which will improve function productivity. Subsequently participate in any process improvement implementation projects under the direction of the Finance ControllerWhat We Are Looking For (Skills & Qualifications)Minimum Certificate IV in Accounting and BookkeepingMinimum of 2 3 years experience in a similar rolePrevious experience in accounts payable processingPrevious experience in reconciliation of balance sheet accountsSound knowledge of current GST legislation and its applicationKnowledge of electronic paperless invoice processingDemonstrated ability to identify warning signs of malicious emails which have an intention of invoice fraudDemonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and their practical applicationDemonstrated intermediate level computer literacy in MS Office Excel and OutlookReasonable knowledge of OracleDiversity & Inclusion:At Veralto, we are dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a pageDiversity and Inclusion is a top priority for the company, and it ties deeply to each of our core values. Veralto and all Veralto Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.If youve ever wondered whats within you, theres no better time to find out.We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Finance Officer