Doncare is recruiting a Finance Officer to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the delivery of financial accounting and payroll services across Doncare. Come and join an amazing not-for-profit organisation committed to community wellbeing with a great workplace culture.
Finance Officer
The Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations and the preparation and management of financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. The position is a key contact across Doncare for financial queries and supports the CFO to develop and prepare budgets, forecasts and performance reports, enhance financial literacy across the organisation and continue to strengthen finance practices and processes.
- Flexible working options available
- Generous salary packaging opportunity
- Work with an experienced team of individuals that support Doncare’s great cause and mission.
- Part time position to enhance work life balance!
- Access to EAP Services
- SCHADS Level 5 ($97,377 pa pro rata)
The Finance Officer will undertake the following duties:
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Responsible for processing payments ensuring all supporting documents are digitally archived / uploaded in the accounting system (Xero)
- In collaboration with the CFO and the CEO prepare the annual budget including supporting line managers with budget questions.
- Responsible for ensuring budgetary controls and internal controls are adhered to in the procurement and payment processes.
- Process petty cash claims and staff and volunteer reimbursement claims
- Prepare payment of invoices for suppliers within designated timeframes
- Prepare debtor invoices when required.
- Manage Accounts receivables and the applicable reconciliations.
- Follow up outstanding payments as required.
- Prepare Aged Payables / Receivables reconciliations and regular follow up
- Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis (fortnightly)
- Assist with banking requirements of Doncare including the Op shops as required
- Reconcile Op shop daily takings with the POS and Banking
Financial Management and Reporting
- Maintain the general ledger by ensuring all transactions are recorded and balanced.
- Together with the CFO ensure a successful outcome of the annual financial audit of Doncare
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
- Financial analysis and reporting as required
Payroll
- Process fortnightly payroll
- Responsible for payroll functions including maintenance of timesheets and leave records
- Setup new employees in Xero and update employee information and salary sacrifice amounts.
- Single Touch Payroll (STP) Reporting
- Process Superannuation payments
Administrative Duties
- Assist with Doncare Fundraising events
- Assistance with Reception / Administrative functions when required
- Monitoring administrative contracts and expenses
- Other duties as directed
This role will give you the variety and the work life balance you are looking for whether that be 3 full days or 4 or 5 shorter days. It is at a SCHADS Level 5 providing an enviable level of variety, responsibility and growth opportunities, working closely with the CFO and as a key organisational finance contact. The Finance Officer will have responsibility for Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable and Financial Reporting. Other tasks include budgets, audits and data analysis.
Read the Finance Officer Position Description
About You
To be successful in this role you will have Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA/CPA qualification or progress toward it is highly regarded), and experience in a similar role, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. You will have excellent attention to detail and data analysis skills, proficiency in Excel and MS Office, strong time management and excellent communication skills. Experience with Xero would be highly advantageous.
To apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume addresssing the key selection criteria to be considered. For more information, plesae contact our Chief Finanical Officer nelika.jayasuriya@doncare.org.au or our Chief Executive Officer kylie.scoullar@doncare.org.au.
To apply please submit your application on our recruitment system Employment Hero
The position closes 11.59pm Sunday 13 April 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint to the role before the advertisement closure date. Unless filled earlier, we will be looking to interview on Monday 14 April 2025 and Tuesday 22 April 2025.
All offers of employment at Doncare are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, a current driver’s license (if applicable) and a Working with Children check prior to commencement.