VPS 4.1: $97,955 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full Time, Fixed term for 2 years
Closing date for application: 5pm on 18 January 2026

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Senior Finance Officer – Payables, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant processing of all supplier invoices and payments.

The position focuses on workflow efficiency and strong internal controls, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

You will be responsible for overseeing the processing of supplier invoices (including foreign currency transactions), processing of EFT payments and distribution of remittance advices in a timely manner and in accordance with NGV policy and procedures. Other key responsibilities include:

• Reporting on accounts payable performance, trends, compliance, risks and improvement opportunities. Driving accuracy, controls, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Managing end of month reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Overseeing reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Resolving complex issues with internal and external stakeholders, providing high-quality operational support to the Finance Team, and contributing to cross-disciplinary project teams, as required.

To be successful, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications (preferably in Finance/Accounting) with a strong working knowledge of accounting software packages.

You can deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, able to use numbers and numerical concepts to convey and obtain information, insights and ideas, use analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems and analyse issues from different perspectives. You observe fine details, identify gaps in information, look for logical sequences of information and highlight practical considerations of plans and activities.

Previous experience with D365 is desired.

For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please go to ‘Begin Application’ and include the following documents in your application:

• A resume/CV
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 18 January 2026.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the People and Culture team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.