Senior Finance Officer

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a dynamic and diverse education group that stands at the forefront of Australias 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 bachelors 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 and the University of the Sunshine Coast ECA is committed to delivering a world-class educational experience.

In partnership with ECA the University of Tasmania (UTAS) has been delivering courses in Melbourne since 2023 and in Ultimo Sydney since 2025. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Officer to be part of our UTAS partnership at Education Centre of Australia (ECA). You will work closely with partnership teams to deliver accurate financial accounting reporting and meaningful insights that inform sound decision-making and enhance performance while continuously strengthening financial systems processes and capability across the partnership.

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:

Process agent-related transactions including receiving reviewing and verifying agent invoices for commissions bonuses and marketing support and recording these as accounts payable in the General Ledger.
Record agent payments in the Real Time Online Management system following execution of payments in the General Ledger.
Process non-agent vendor payments by booking accounts payable in the General Ledger upon receipt of valid documentation.
Manage payments relating to licences and external fees college-level operational expenses (including Information Technology support student counselling director fees textbooks Overseas Student Health Cover travel credit cards and promotional gift cards) contract teacher salaries staff reimbursements and other college-related expenses.
Preparation of management reports on the revenue and expenses with accompanying commentary and analysis to support decision making for example: performance management opportunities for improvement cost containment.
Bank reconciliations student refund management and a range of financial reporting.

As the successful candidate you will:

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field.
At least 3 years of accounting experience including AP Reconciliations Reporting and using ERP accounting systems.
Strong working knowledge of financial accounting principles.
Customer focused mindset
Co-ordinate the development of budgets forecasts cash flow models and performance measures.
Drive process improvements and cost efficiency initiatives.
Communicate financial insights clearly to all levels of the organisation.
Demonstrate critical thinking adaptability and the ability to work under pressure.
Collaborate effectively across multifunctional teams and stakeholders

In return we will offer you:

Company-paid parental leave (14 weeks at 100% of current pay or 28 weeks at 50% of current pay)
Employee assistance program with Uprise (6 session per year for staff and direct family members)
Support through 25% on the full fees for courses offered by ECA as Staff Education Assistance
Novated Lease
Professional development programs
Wellbeing brands discounts
Free access to LinkedIn Learning

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People people living with a disability women people who identify as LGBTIQA and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to all Australian Citizens Permanent Residents and applicants who hold a current and valid Visa with full working rights in Australia.

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 Mark Kennedy at

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

Required Experience:

Manager