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• $75,000 - $78,000 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15, Meal & Entertainment expenses)
• Hybrid work arrangements and 9 day fortnight benefit

Introduction:

• $75,000 - $78,000 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15, Meal & Entertainment expenses)
• Hybrid work arrangements and 9 day fortnight benefit
• Permanant Full-Time role
  
  

Description:

About The Institute

Located on the lands of the Bidiagal Clan of the Dharawal Nation (Randwick, NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. For the past 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research. Leveraging our own research, we have developed an image and workplace that is reflective of our values and mission. Our work is used to distributed through the public and is used to drive evidence informed change across the mental health sector, setting the foundation for a brighter and healthier future for all.

Benefits

• Hybrid work, consistent team collaboration days where possible
• 35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements & 9-day fortnights
• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $ meal & entertainment
• Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
• Pet friendly workplace
• Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
• Employee discounts
  
  

Skills and Experiences:

The Role

The Finance Officer provides support to a range of internal stakeholders through general accounting duties. In addition, the role assists with identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function at Black Dog Institute.

Duties & Responsibilities

Finance

• Contribute to the monthly financial accounting processes for BDI, including revenue and expense recognition.
• Monthly reconciliation of several general ledger accounts including bank accounts.
• Assist with accounts receivable, including customer management, raising invoices and processing refunds.
• Assist with accounts payable, including supplier management, supplier onboarding, supplier bank and business details checking.
• Support audit process.
• Management of the finance inbox.
• Regularly review operating processes and procedures for work area and recommend and implement changes to allow for greater productivity.
• Assist Finance Business Partners as required.
• Support audit process.
  
  

Work Health and Safety

• Ensure self and all staff comply with all WHS legislation and BDI WHS Policy and Procedures
• Report any WHS hazards and significant issues to Director, People & Culture delegate
• Work In a safe manner, applying duty of care
  
  

Note: the list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the Institute may change or request additional activities to meet the operational needs of the business

Skills & Experience Required

Essential Criteria

• Strong Excel skills, including ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to effectively manage time, set priorities and organise work in an effective and efficient manner to achieve set objectives to agreed timelines.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within and outside the organisation to effectively translate ideas, concepts, and information.
• Demonstrated practical skills in accounting and use of finance systems, including several platforms
• High levels of accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyse and solve problems and use judgement and conceptual skills to make sound decisions.
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• A minimum of two years recent experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable or Finance Officer role
• Experience in the Not-for-Profit sector, particularly in a Medical Research Institute
• Partially qualified (including studying towards) / fully qualified accountant
• Experience with NetSuite and SAP Concur
  
  

EEO Statement

Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, appearance, carer status, cultural and/or racial background, disability, gender identity, lived experience, religion or sexual orientation.

How To Apply

To become a part of the Black Dog Institute team, follow the link to ELMO to apply and submit your most up to date resume. If you are shortlisted for the role, we will call you and let you know you are successful. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to upload your ID or personal details. We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesMental Health Care

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