Finance Officer

Kalwun is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation providing a range of services including primary health care, child and family services, community care services and also the management of the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance and Corporate Services division.

Is the role for you?

• Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy keeping things running smoothly
• Are you a finance officer with personality to boot who loves supporting and helping people as part of your day?
• Are you a looking for your next career opportunity within a forward-thinking organisation focused on having positive impact within community?

If the answer is Yes, we want to hear from you
Being detail orientated and having an analytical mind to problem solve is a must as the Finance Officer provides varied accounting and financial management, contributing significantly to ensuring the smooth operation of the company, consistent with its Vision and Values.

What should you expect from the role?

• Accounts Payable end-to-end management and support including but not limited to setting up new suppliers, maintaining supplier records, seeking invoice approvals, and preparing payment files.
• Attending to internal and external Accounts Payable & Receivable enquiries (both phone and email)
• Customer & Supplier engagement including invoice discrepancy / dispute resolution.
• Supplier invoice / details verification, ensuring company policy / standards compliance.
• Processing of accounts payable transactions, including data entry, invoice processing, supplier account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy at all process stages.
• Processing of payroll, superannuation and PAYGW transactions
• Assisting with end of month / end of period duties as directed by Senior Finance Officer and Finance & Corporate Services Manager.
• Maintaining organised paperless filing and archiving systems for easy retrieval of records.
• Processing & reconciliation of:
• Bank accounts
• corporate card transactions
• petty cash transactions
• Provide administrative backup support as required.
• Provide support to other areas of the finance team as required.
• Delivering efficient processing of transactions whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Minimum Cert IV in Bookkeeping
2. Extensive experience using accounting software (Preferably MYOB / SAGE Intacct) and MS Office suite
3. Demonstrated previous experience in a similar role
4. Attention to detail and ability to multitask whilst maintaining a high level of quality
5. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal & communication skills
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
7. Practical experience, processing payroll, preferably at high volume
8. Hands on ELMO PayRTA payroll software experience advantageous but not essential
9. Solid understanding of financial / bookkeeping practices
10. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal & communication skills.
11. Provide a proactive approach to task resolution.
12. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a high volume, deadline driven environment.

What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay
• Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
• Five weeks of annual leave per year
• Additional paid personal leave

Additional Information

• This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers' license.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply
Please send a current CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and addressing each of the selection criteria.