Finance Officer (FIN.61)

Cancer Council VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Hybrid work

Annual leave loading

Study support

Work from home

Office in East Melbourne

Job summary

Cancer Council Victoria is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Corporate Services Division on a 0.5 FTE, ongoing basis. The role focuses on general ledger journals, reconciliations and cost allocations, with responsibilities spanning month-end processes, financial reporting and compliance.

The position offers hybrid work from home with our East Melbourne office, and a supportive Not-for-Profit environment that values accuracy, efficiency and process improvement.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Experience performing general ledger reconciliations, journals and cost allocations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journals, cost allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain allocation methodologies across cost centres, programs, projects and funding sources.
• Investigate reconciling items and accounting discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end close, reporting, audit and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate finance processes while maintaining controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Purpose-driven Finance role supporting accurate and reliable financial information
• Hands-on general ledger, reconciliations, journals and cost allocation responsibilities
• Opportunity to improve, standardise and automate finance processes
• Hybrid working environment, working from home and our centrally located East Melbourne office
• Part-time (0.5 FTE), Ongoing role

• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Purpose-driven Finance role supporting accurate and reliable financial information
• Hands-on general ledger, reconciliations, journals and cost allocation responsibilities
• Opportunity to improve, standardise and automate finance processes
• Hybrid working environment, working from home and our centrally located East Melbourne office
• Part-time (0.5 FTE), Ongoing role

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Corporate Services Division incorporates governance, finance, legal, risk, information technology, property and logistics. The focus of the Division is to ensure Cancer Council’s Corporate Services operate to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness to ensure compliance and support the organisation to deliver on its Strategic Priorities. The Division also works to ensure the protection and optimisation of the Council’s financial and business assets, and reputation.

The Finance unit delivers financial planning and analysis, financial control, reporting and compliance, payroll, and operational finance services across Cancer Council Victoria. The Financial Services Team accurately processes financial transactions, provides procurement and financial administration services, and contributes to timely and accurate financial reporting within a robust financial control framework.

About your opportunity

• We are seeking a Finance Officer to join the Corporate Services Division. Reporting to the Financial Services Manager, your role is to:
• Prepare general ledger journals, cost allocations and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and within reporting timeframes.
• Maintain transparent and consistent allocation methodologies across cost centres, programs, projects and funding sources.
• Investigate reconciling items, unusual balances and accounting discrepancies, working with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, audit and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate finance processes while maintaining strong financial controls.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Practical experience preparing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, journals, cost allocations and supporting schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Confidence using computerised finance or enterprise resource planning systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Oracle, GST and BAS workpapers, or a not-for-profit or externally funded environment will be well regarded.

What we can offer you

• Work for purpose: Contribute to our powerful mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support, and research.
• Salary: $68,000 to $71,444 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits: Increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using your pre-tax salary, up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.
• Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Flexible and hybrid work: A range of options to support work-life balance, including a mix of working from home and our modern office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
• Health and wellbeing support: Comprehensive employee assistance program, flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities: Study support, plus in-house, external, and online learning programs.
• Workplace culture: A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace - recognised with the Best Workplace Award.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria aspires to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We're proud to foster a culture of belonging where our people can thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all ages, and parents and carers. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know. We'll work with you to make it accessible.