Finance Officer – Logan Community Centre

ADRA Australia is seeking a Finance Officer for our ADRA Logan Central Community Centre. The Finance Officer plays a key role in managing the bookkeeping tasks for the ADRA Community Centre and the ADRA Op Shop, ensuring compliance with ADRA’s policies.

What will you do? 

Some of the duties include:

• Processing Payments – Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments for the organization.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable – Oversee the tracking of expenses and income, ensuring proper management of all financial transactions.
• Overseeing Payroll – Handle the preparation and processing of payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.
• Preparing Financial Reports – Generate regular financial reports to support decision-making and maintain financial transparency.

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work within a Christian ethos with conduct that is respectful of the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church when in the workplace or otherwise representing ADRA Australia.
• Relevant Qualifications: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of bookkeeping or financial management experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., MYOB, Xero), and strong ability in using MS Office (MS Word, Outlook, and Excel in particular).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy in processing payments, handling accounts, and preparing financial reports.
• Organizational Skills: Efficient management of tasks such as payroll, invoicing, and reconciliations. Proven and demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently, ensuring smooth financial operations with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people from various backgrounds and ages and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ability to handle data accurately and with confidentiality.

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of Non-Profit Sector: Knowledge of financial requirements specific to non-profits, particularly in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures that are fit-for-purpose, customer-focused and compliance with overarching protocols.

Benefits:

• Hybrid office and remote working model
• NFP salary packaging options, plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

  The Job Description that will give you more specific information on this exciting and challenging role can be found at https://www.adra.org.au/work-with-us/ To apply, candidates should address the selection criteria in their application letter providing examples of past experiences and qualifications. Please forward your application letter, resume and the completed Employment Application form – along with the names of three work related referees to: [email protected]. If you have questions or need further information, please contact: Gianina Coutts, Human Resources Coordinator for ADRA Australia, Phone +61 2 9473 9525 or email: [email protected] ADRA Australia is a child safe, PSEAH committed and inclusive EEO employer. The successful applicant will have the legal right to live and work in Australia at the time of application. ADRA Australia reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion at any time.