Finance Officer, Finance

Finance Officer, Finance & Operations Join to apply for the role at Development Victoria. About Us At Development Victoria, we’re passionate about making Victoria a great place to be. We create vibrant places across our state, through diverse and strategic property development and urban renewal projects. As the Victorian Government’s development arm, we revitalise iconic public buildings, create important community, creative and sporting facilities and repurpose public land for all Victorians. We also build great homes and communities where people and businesses can thrive, catering for different budgets, lifestyles, and people - designed to be sustainable and affordable. Job Type: Full-time, OngoingLocation: Melbourne, VictoriaJob Category: Accounting Job Description Accountable for reviewing and posting AP invoices into the accounting system, including the coordination of other resources to assist with this process; Ensure timely completion of accounts payable reconciliation and resolution of reconciling items within expected timeframes; Coordinate and process weekly payment runs for vendors, utilising DV‑preferred payment mechanisms (such as BPay, corporate credit cards); Support the Team Lead – Transactional Services to facilitate the timely creation of new suppliers in financial accounting systems including coordinating with external service provider for supplier validations and integrity of the supplier Masterfile; Responsible for the month‑end closure and reporting of AP function and related balances; Preparation of monthly accrual journals and other journals as allocated; Preparation of allocated month‑end reconciliations for review; Assist the Team Lead – Transactional Services to perform Finance Inductions and communicate key financial processes to new starters within the organisation; Address IT system integration and offer support to project teams for processing of invoices; In collaboration with the Team Lead – Transactional Services, assist with meeting the organisation’s regulatory reporting obligations relating to the procure‑to‑pay process; Work with a mindset to consistently identify mechanisms to improve processes and compliance within the Accounts Payable function and actively contribute to improvement initiatives; Assist with Audit information requests as required; Perform other tasks as they arise and as requested including assisting with the Accounts Receivable process for leave cover and/or during peak processing times as appropriate. Desired Skills and Experience Education: Accounting or other related qualification (Cert IV or above), or a commitment to working towards one is desirable. Minimum 5 years’ experience in providing transitional services including supplier reconciliations and payments oversight. Minimum 5 years’ experience in utilising financial systems for processing Accounts Payable/Receivable transactions. Experience in managing procurement compliance obligations (VPS or ISO – Quality Accredited environments or similar). Employee Benefits We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly. Professional development opportunities available including: Study support Mentoring programs Opportunity to participate in cross‑functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives. Novated leasing Purchase leave Paid parental leave Technology salary sacrifice Employee referral bonuses Health & Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leave Access to group life & group salary continuance insurance Modern onsite facilities Application Process Please apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement; applications will not be accepted via email. Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made. At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 2nd December 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered. If you require further information about this role, please contact Recruitment Enquiries at . We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management, Legal, and Strategy/Planning Industries: Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr