Who is QAL?

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to create valuable connections, inspire a sustainable future, and be the first-choice gateway for our regions - and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. QAL is formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation – currently the only airport operator in Australia with this certification. QAL is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. With strong passenger numbers, terminal upgrades underway - there has never been a better time to join QAL.

What you’ll contribute to:

We are searching for an experienced Finance Officer with minimum 2 years Accounts Receivable experience to join the QAL Finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this mid-level generalist role will deliver both Accounts Receivable and Payable responsibilities, so inexperienced applicants will not be considered. High resilience, self-motivation and attention to detail will drive success doing repetitive transactional activities like processing all QAL invoices accurately, daily processing cash receipts, End Of Month processes and reporting, and managing doubtful and bad debts.

Shandi-Lee joined Queensland Airports Pty Ltd (QAL) in 2022 as a Finance and Capital Accountant. Shandi-Lee shares her experience of working at QAL:

“At QAL I work with a diverse group of people who are committed to enhancing the customer experience for the Airport. We provide value to other departments, assisting decision making processes to enable better financial outcomes. The finance team works well together and has a great vibe – the team is very inclusive and motivating. There are also many opportunities to learn and grow which provides a great work environment.

The company culture at QAL is great and is all about work/life balance. I really appreciate the flexibility offered at QAL, it’s a very modern way of working which I think is important. Everyone at QAL truly is friendly and strives to help others wherever they can.”

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with demonstrated Accounts Receivable expertise. Ideally you will have commercial and property real estate experience, as this role will support our commercial stakeholders with many tenancies and sites. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, highly organised and be happy doing valued, recurring duties for the long-term.

Key deliverables / responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing all QAL invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage and monitor QAL Group’s doubtful and bad debts, including liaising with collection agencies as required.
• Complete End of Month processes as required and associated reporting.
• Daily processing of cash receipts.
• Ensure the provision of an effective Accounts Receivable service, ensuring revenues are applied and reconciled accurately, ensuring correct coding of invoicing and receipts within relevant systems.
• Handling accounts payable responsibilities in the absence of other team members on leave.

What will we offer you?

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP, which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site:https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/job/view/228