Accounts Receivable Officer
Job No:
AO4636
Location:
Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval has long been one of Australia’s most recognisable and prestigious venues. Its prominent location as the centerpiece of the Adelaide CBD’s revitalised riverbank precinct, along with stunning panoramic views over the city, the Oval’s hallowed turf, St Peter’s Cathedral and beyond, makes Adelaide Oval an outstanding destination.
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is the organisation responsible for the management of the redeveloped Adelaide Oval precinct and is a joint venture between football (South Australian National Football League) and cricket (South Australian Cricket Association). In addition to running the stadium, AOSMA is responsible for the delivery of a tourism program including Adelaide Oval Tours, the newly launched Commonwealth Bank RoofClimb as well as what is believed to be the world’s only fine dining restaurant within a sports stadium – Hill of Grace Restaurant.
AOSMA employs more than 180 full-time staff, plus 1,800 casual employees, in roles including operations, customer service, chefs, cooks, supervisors, baristas, bar and functions staff and stores attendants, making Adelaide Oval one of the state’s largest employers in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
As well as managing a busy function and event business at Adelaide Oval, AOSMA also oversees the hospitality services for a number of off-site venues including Titanium Security Arena, Ukaria Cultural Centre, Monarto Zoo and Adelaide Festival Centre.
Accounts Receivable Officer
The Accounts Receivable Officer will primarily be responsible for the management of the AOSMA debtors ledger with a key focus on 31+ day reduction and management of doubtful debts. In addition to this, they will be responsible for monthly reporting of key performance metrics and driving improvement. A pivotal part of this role will be to assist in continued process improvements around the collection process and the effective management of customer accounts as well as providing backup for AR bank functions.
This position will report directly to the Senior Financial Accountant and will also liaise extensively with other members of the Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring AOSMA is compliant with the credit management policy;
- Ensuring credit applications are approved in a timely manner;
- Assist with the assessment of the credit worthiness of clients;
- Identifying potential bad debts and instigate any potential legal action;
- Raising sales invoices for corporate suite clients, function clients, ticket sales, supply rights and any other sales invoices as required by the business;
- Manage the weekly debtor reporting;
- Follow up of long outstanding debtors including Demand Letters;
- Process and apply debtor payments and complete debtor control;
- Follow up on account enquiries including managing the accounts email inbox;
- Manage the update of the monthly invoices/recharges register;
- Assist with the daily bank reconciliation process;
- Assist with the investigation up any unapplied deposits;
- Reconciliation of debtor accounts;
- Ensure statements are issued monthly;
- Management of relationship with customers and internal stakeholders;
- Assist in development of policies and procedures; and
- Assist with Accounts Payable as required.
Experience and Skills
The Accounts Receivable Officer will have proven experience in the following:
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar Credit Management and Accounts Receivable role
- Experience in Microsoft products and database systems, financial accounting packages (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience desired) and intermediate Excel skills;
- Experience working as a Credit Controller with a strong background in collections;
- Experience and knowledge of full function Accounts Receivable;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate across a broad range of clients;
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
- Sound time management, planning and organisational skills – including meeting deadlines within specific timeframes;
- Confident with consulting, collaborating, communicating and providing advice to management teams;
- Highly motivated with a focus on teamwork; and
- Well-developed knowledge of General Ledger and financial reporting, basic tax laws and applicable accounting processes.
Please be advised that some out of hours/event day work will be required of this role.
Applications
Application's close Friday 9 February 2018.
To apply please complete the application form below and follow the links to upload your CV and covering letter.
