Finance Officer

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a dynamic and diverse education group that stands at the forefront of Australia's higher education sector, boasting campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as overseas locations in the UK and India. With a rich history spanning over almost two decades, ECA delivers high-quality education encompassing English language courses, bachelor's and postgraduate degrees, and targeted internships. ECA is a successful Australian-based education organisation offering a comprehensive range of face-to-face and online courses for both international and domestic students. Collaborating with esteemed higher education providers like Victoria University, Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra, University of Tasmania, University of the Sunshine Coast and London Metropolitan University, ECA is committed to delivering a world-class educational experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for an offshore Finance Officer based in the Philippines to be part of our team at University of Tasmania (UTAS) Melbourne & Ultimo Study Centres.

UTAS Melbourne and Ultimo Study Centres, operated in partnership with ECA, deliver world-class higher education to international students in the heart of Melbourne and Sydney. Our campuses provide a supportive, student-focused environment that empowers learners to succeed academically, professionally and personally.

As a key member of the team, you will have the rewarding opportunity to progress your career within the education industry. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company and is self-motivated and an enthusiastic go-getter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student fee administration, payments and receipting
• Debt management
• Student refunds
• Reconciliations
• Agent commission administration
• Reporting

As the successful candidate you will ideally have:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Accounts Receivable, student finance or a similar finance administration role.
• Experience with Accounts Payable.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts, reconciliations and debt collection.
• Experience working in a finance or accounts role for an Australian organisation, particularly within the education sector.
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EEO Statement

At ECA, we champion our organisational values which includes Celebrate diversity and inclusion, thus we strive to be a place of growth where everyone can continually thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information on this role, to gain insight into our team or if you need assistance due to a disability, please contact Gemma Thompson on [Confidential Information]

Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!