Finance Officer
Job No:
107510
Location:
Kogarah
- Bring your accounting/bookkeeping experience to this growing NFP organisation committed to community engagement and development!
- Attractive remuneration circa $40 - $43 per hour + super!
About Kogarah Community Services
Kogarah Community Services Inc. is a not-for-profit community based organisation that has been providing care, information, referral and support services to the local community since 1975. From a small group of volunteers to a vibrant organisation employing over 60 staff and 20 volunteers, Kogarah Community Services Inc. continues to grow and deliver exceptional services.
The organisation holds a commitment to encouraging community participation, fostering community connections and partnerships, and promoting and modelling the principles of equality, inclusion, kindness, and community harmony and to provide high quality, appropriate, uplifting programs and resources with the St George Community.
Want to know more? Visit Kogarah Community Services' Facebook page.
About the Opportunity
Kogarah Community Services now has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join their team in Kogarah, NSW. This fixed-term role is being offered for seven months on a part-time basis of 35 hours per week. Flexibility around days/hours worked is available, and there is potential to arrange some work from home hours.
Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will be primarily responsible for managing all of the finance and payroll processing tasks for the organisation.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Maintaining the financial records of the organisation to a high standard within required timeframes;
- Ensuring the financial activities of the organisation are current, accurate, and transparent, and meet reporting standards and requirements of funding bodies, government regulatory bodies and KCS;
- Providing assistance for all funded projects and other financial activities of KCS;
- Ensuring accurate input, and coding of purchase invoices across multiple program cost centres into MYOB on a daily basis, meeting GST requirements;
- Completing payroll on a fortnightly basis, including the complete payment of staff wages and reimbursements, provision of payslips, calculation of staff leave entitlements and termination payments;
- Lodging Superannuation payments through HESTA Clearing House portal on a monthly basis; and
- Supporting the KCS Accountant to ensure all financial information and required reporting is current, accessible and presented within required time frames.
About You
Kogarah Community Services is seeking an individual with recognised accounting / bookkeeping qualifications. Competency in the use of MYOB Premier Accounting is essential, as is a clear understanding of financial record keeping and reporting. Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is also required.
The ideal candidate will be software systems savvy, preferably with experience in the use of cloud-based systems as the organisation is moving toward a cloud-based finance system. In addition, it's important you be a quick learner with the ability to pick up a number of software packages related to community care (i.e. aged care, childcare, etc.).
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - will see you thrive in this role, as will the ability to meet assigned timeframes and reporting requirements.
Please Note: As this role requires some travel for banking and mail, a current manual Driver's License is a requirement of this position.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your current skillset and contribute to the financial operations of a growing organisation.
In return for your enthusiasm and dedication, you will receive an attractive hourly rate circa $40-43/hour (negotiable upon experience and qualifications) plus super! You'll also benefit from a great work/life balance with flexible working hours/days and potential to work from home for part of the week based on your needs.
In addition, you'll have unparalleled support from an enthusiastic and collaborative team. You'll have access to mentors and ongoing opportunities for professional development with a dedicated training budget in place to ensure your career thrives with Kogarah Community Services.
Ready to join an organisation that is dedicated to driving positive change throughout the community? Apply Now!