Payroll Officer

2 months ago

Footscray, Australia Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Full time

Payroll Officer
- Finance & Accounting
- Payroll
- Footscray, VIC
- Full time

3/9/2024
- Values-driven Organisation
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Excellent Employee Benefits

About the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Founded in 2001, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation providing support to people seeking asylum. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social well being. We champion the rights of people seeking asylum and mobilise a community of compassion to create lasting social and policy change.
We are a value-driven organisation that strives to be part of a change movement that supports people seeking asylum by providing critical services such as assistance with accommodation, food provisions, casework and legal services.
The ASRC movement is proudly supported by a community of committed volunteers and supporters who embrace the organisation’s vision that people seeking asylum can live safely, sustainably, independently and equally.

Our Values
The human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the foundation of all we do and the workforce makes it happen, doing the work to bring the vision and purpose to life.
Our organisational values are:

- Welcoming
- Authentic
- Courageous
- Collaborative

About The Role
The Payroll Officer is responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and accurate payroll services for the ASRC. The Payroll Officer supports the financial stewardship of the organisation by overseeing payroll processes for the ASRC, including salary packaging, superannuation, PAYG, and workers' compensation reconciliations. Additionally, the role is responsible for maintaining provisions for Annual Leave, Long Service Leave, Portable Long Service Leave, and other employee-related benefits.
The incumbent is responsible for posting accounting journals and accruals in the accounting system and conducting monthly payroll liability and expense account reconciliations. They also prepare accurate monthly reports on staff-related metrics, with a focus on leave reporting. Strong collaboration with the business, especially the People & Culture department, is crucial to ensure that the workflows for these processes are fit for purpose, allowing the business to operate efficiently and comply with established policies and governance settings.
The role actively engages in enhancing payroll systems and improving the accuracy and efficiency of the payroll function. Additionally, the Payroll Officer assists the Finance team with bank reconciliations, ad-hoc project tasks, and provides support to team members as needed.

About You
- Proven experience as a standalone Payroll Officer, including expertise in interpreting Industry Awards.
- Proven skills in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Highly developed customer service skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated understanding of administrative functions and office practices
- Ability to work independently as well as co-operatively
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
- Numeracy skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- A strong understanding of accounting concepts including accruals, processing journals, basic understanding of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet and undertaking reconciliations
- Ability to analyse and problem solve
- Organisation and prioritisation skills
- Initiative and proactiveness, in particular in relation to process improvements

Lived experience of seeking asylum in Australia is highly desirable. Knowledge of policy and issues impacting on people seeking asylum in Australia as well as previous experience working within a not-for-profit environment, would also be advantageous.

Employee Benefits
Joining the ASRC means being a part of the largest human rights organisation in Australia, supporting refugees and people seeking asylum. We recognise and appreciate our incredible staff for their contribution, dedication and passion to support and empower people seeking asylum by providing the following conditions above the relevant modern award:

- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Additional discretionary leave provisions including:

- Paid Pandemic Leave
- Leave due to Cultural or Religiously Significant Events
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Leave
- Leave for Staff Seeking Asylum
- Gender Affirmation Leave
- Free onsite car and bicycle parking
- Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free)
- Entertainment Packaging (up to $2,650 per year tax free)
- Discounts via HR systems provider at grocery and retail outlets
- Close proximity to public transport (100 metres from Footscray station and buses)

Position Description
Please find the Position Description here to address the Selection Criteria:
Application Process
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