Accounts Payable Officer

About CEM

Christian Education Ministries (CEM) is a Protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. CEM is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

CEM is a growing network, with 17 schools (including the Australian Christian College schools) and 3 early learning centres, in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education and home schooling provider in Australia.

CEM’s national office is located on the Central Coast of NSW (Erina) and we are always on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about Christian Education and have relevant skills and experience to add value to our growing team.

About the role

An opportunity exists to work in the Business & Finance Team who are passionate about using their abilities with the latest in accounting technology to deliver financial services to customers, suppliers, staff and CEM across the nation.

The Accounts Payable Officer works collaboratively with their peers to:

• support the procurement and payment processes utilised across CEM and its schools;
• ensure timely and accuracy of invoice processing in all respects;
• appropriately and constructively resolve issues that arise between suppliers and CEM, identifying patterns which might suggest performance improvement opportunities;
• collaborate with the Accounts Payable Team Leader to identify and propose performance improvement opportunities and relevant, appropriate solutions;
• assist with general enquiries and information requests from external and internal stakeholders, ensuring that information supplied is accurate, relevant and resolves the request efficiently; and
• perform other duties as assigned to support CEM's goals and objectives.

This full-time position reports to the Accounts Payable Team Leader and is to start as soon as is practicable.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience.
• Capacity to work and collaborate within a dynamic team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Confident in using cloud-based applications and familiar with modern technology.
• Ability to maintain an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic work ethic.
• Possess, or would be successful in obtaining, a Working with Children Check.
• Servant heart, vibrant Christian faith, and are actively involved in your local church.

CEM employees can access a range of staff benefits, including:

• An attractive remuneration package, including superannuation entitlements, will be offered to match the relevant demonstrated skills and experience of the successful candidate.
• Employee benefits program with 15-50% leading retail brands.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling available.
• Flexible working will be considered for the right candidate. 
• Being part of a growing group that is reimagining Christian Education in Australia.
• Grow in your faith, skills and experience.
• Being part of a faith community that shares weekly devotion and prayer.
• NSW’s Central Coast is ideally located between Sydney and Newcastle, offering a vibrant coastal lifestyle.