Finance Officer

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a dynamic and diverse education group at the forefront of Australia’s higher education sector, with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, as well as international locations in the UK and India.

With a proud history spanning nearly two decades, ECA delivers high-quality education through English language programs, bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees, and targeted internship opportunities. As a leading Australian-based organisation, ECA offers a comprehensive range of face-to-face and online courses for both international and domestic students. Through partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Victoria University, Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra, University of Tasmania, University of the Sunshine Coast, and London Metropolitan University, ECA is committed to providing a world-class educational experience.

Victoria University (VU) Sydney’s partnership with ECA—established more than a decade ago—offers internationally recognised and industry-relevant courses to both international and domestic students. We deliver a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in business, information systems, and early childhood education.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer. This role supports effective management decision-making by ensuring the accurate accounting, analysis, and reporting of revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities across VU Sydney and Brisbane and ECA Corporate activities. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, providing timely and reliable financial information, and supporting planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

The role requires regular interaction and collaboration with Business Heads, Finance teams, and other internal stakeholders to understand operational activities and translate them into accurate financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process agent-related transactions, including receiving, reviewing and verifying agent invoices for commissions, bonuses and marketing support.
• Issue student invoices in the system based on enrolment load for each block.
• Update student payments on the system accurately.
• Record agent payments in the system following execution of payments in the General Ledger.
• Process non-agent vendor payments by booking accounts payable in the General Ledger.
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations for all college bank accounts.
• Record and reconcile credit card expenses on a monthly basis

As the successful candidate you will ideally have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• At two years of experience in accounts payable or reliable preferably in the higher education industry.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the ESOS Act and National Code relevant to international education.

Further Information:

• Applicants must address the key Selection Criteria to be considered.
• This is an on-campus role, at least 4 days per week.
• Applicants must have full work rights in Australia.

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 Ritvik Srivastava; ritvik.srivastava@eca.edu.au

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