The Australian Embassy and Permanent Mission to the UN in Vienna, with non-resident accreditation for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Slovakia, Slovenia and Hungary, is looking for a highly motivated and well organized individual to replace our current Finance Officer/Cashier going on Maternity Leave.
Cashier/Finance Officer - Maternity Leave Replacement
This position is responsible for day to day financial services including processing of payables/receivables, maintaining debtors/advances register, cashier duties including bank reconciliation for the New Zealand Embassy. There will be administrative duties attached such as ordering stationery. For further details please see the attached Position Description.
The successful applicant should have experience in accrual accounting, tax reporting, experience with electronic accounting systems (preferably SAP) and electronic banking, basic knowledge of the Austrian Labour and Social Security Law.
The applicant must be fluent in both English and German.
The gross monthly salary will be EUR 2,806 (full-time; paid 14 times per year).
Applicants must hold appropriate insurance and have permission to work in Austria.
This role is a maternity leave replacement for 12 month (with an option of extension) with a 1 month probationary period, commencing as soon as possible.
This position can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis.
Application requirements and process
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 2 August 2015.
Candidates should include the following documentation in their application:
1. Curriculum vitae (resume) in English, containing:
- personal information, including address and telephone contact details;
- summary of employment history; and
- contact details (telephone and email) for at least two referees who can comment on work performance.
2. Statement supporting the Selection Criteria:
- Experience in accrual accounting;
- Detailed knowledge of computer accounting software (SAP) and Advance Excel;
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word for Windows;
- Knowledge of Austrian Labour Law and Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse (Social Security Schemes) requirements;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and German;
- Knowledge of Finance, HR and travel policies.
Applications addressing each of the selection criteria should be forwarded by email to [email protected] and must be received by the Embassy before midnight on Sunday 2 August 2015 Vienna time. Please note that no phone call enquiries will be taken and only short-listed applicants will be notified. Late applications and those that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
It is expected that the interviews will be undertaken Mid/End of August.
The Selection Advisory Committee will shortlist applicants for interview, based on the information provided in the applications it receives.
The Australian Embassy strives to be an employer of choice and offers attractive working conditions. In addition, it aims to ensure that people are engaged on the basis of their ability rather than their race, gender or background. Personal information provided to the Australian Government is protected by law, including the Privacy Act 1988.
The Fair Work Act 2009 is not intended to apply to the employemnt of locally engaged staff. The successful applicant’s employment will be regulated by Austrian Local Labour Law.