Senior Finance Officer

Anglicare North Queensland Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

EAP and Chaplaincy Service

Flexible workplace arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Anglicare North Queensland Limited is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance Team in Cairns. You will deliver high-quality financial administration, accounting support, reporting and compliance, while coordinating payroll processing and financial analysis.

You will guide Finance Officers and advise Managers on internal processes, and assist the Finance Manager with month-end, audits and statutory reporting. A strong baseline in payroll systems and accounting standards is essential.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial administration, accounting support, reporting, reconciliation and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Finance Officers and specialist advice to Managers and staff on internal finance processes.
• Assist Finance Manager with month-end activities, audits, compliance, acquittals and reporting obligations.

Skills

Payroll administration

Accounts payable/receivable

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical/problem-solving

Sage experience

ELMO/EmploymentHero

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage

ELMO

EmploymentHero

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Senior Finance Officer you are a key member of the Finance Team and broader Corporate Services Stream. You are responsible forthe delivery of high-quality financial administration, accounting support, reporting, reconciliation, compliance, payroll processing and financial analysis functions. You will exercise high level judgement on financial matters, demonstrate initiative, coordinate complex financeactivities, identify and resolve discrepancies, support finance related projects and contribute to improvement initiatives.

You will provide practical day to day guidance to Finance Officers, specialist advice to Managers and Staff on internal finance relatedprocesses and directly assist the Finance Manager (or delegate) with month-end activities, audits, compliance, preparation of acquittalsand reporting obligations.

To be successful you will need

• Diploma or Degree level qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business-related discipline.
• Significant demonstrated experience in payroll administration, accounts payable / receivable, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Highly developed knowledge of accounting principles, payroll legislation, award interpretation and compliance obligations.
• Established analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, investigate variances, recommend solutions, and to identify, and positively contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience using financial management systems (preferable Sage experience), payroll systems (ELMO/EmploymentHero preferred) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports, reconciliations and supporting documentation within deadlines and to prioritiseworkloads and work autonomously within defined parameters.
• Demonstrated effective teamwork, communication and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Managers and Staff.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and closing the gap objectives and experience working with First Nationspeople, organisations and communities.

Compliance

• Evidence of qualifications
• Satisfactory outcome of a current (less than 3 months old) National Criminal History Check
• Blue Card (QLD working with children card)
• LCS2 (child safety screening check)
• QLD driver’s licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent

What we can offer you

• A rewarding career with a growing, respected for purpose not-for-profit organisation
• SCHADS Award Level 4 (Community Services)
• The option to salary package your earnings up to $15,899 per FBT year and further staff discounts. Find out more at SalaryPackagingPLUS - Home
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Chaplaincy Service
• A variety of training and professional development opportunities
• A willingness to explore flexible workplace arrangements

Why work for Anglicare NQ

Formed in 2000, Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) is a for purpose not for profit Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charity and an independent legal entity operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee. We provide place-based human services, support community initiatives and undertake advocacy work. Our efforts are underpinned by Anglicare NQ’s purpose, core values and strong commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation and to the people and communities of North and Far North Queensland.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ. We are committed to ensuring our workplaces and services are safe, fair and accessible.

Applications close Monday 30th November