Senior Finance Officer/Accountant

Warne Street, Wellington

Qualification in Business, Management, Commerce, Accounting, or related discipline
Experience in managing a multi-faceted finance or accounting function
Knowledge of relevant legislation and other statutory requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of government funding and acquittals.
Demonstrated ability to engage & work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
High level interpersonal and written communication skills.
Analysis and problems solving skills.
Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation.
High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Working with Children and Criminal Record check clearances and a current NSW Driver’s Licence

Financial Management

Maintain general ledger including month-end journals, loan reconciliations, revenue reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations and completion of related financial information & reports.
Maintain asset register and the depreciation schedule.
Review and ensure accuracy of weekly payroll prepared by the finance officers.
Review weekly accounts payable process across various divisions.
Monitor financial delegations and financial approvals to ensure that approval limits are exercised appropriately.
Review journals and bank reconciliations prepared by the finance officers.
Assist in the completion of monthly and annual financial and management accounting processes, to ensure accurate and timely reporting of the Corporation's financial performance and position.
Assist CFO and SMT in preparing and executing the annual organisational and departmental budgets, forecasts to ensure achievement of strategic objectives whilst maintaining effective cost controls.
Maintain funding summary, reconciliations and assist in the preparation of funding acquittals.
Assist in managing organisation’s assets including motor vehicle fleet, equipment, facilities, leases, insurance policies, maintenance etc.

Reporting and Analysis

Assist CFO in the end of month, and end of year financial reporting process.
Assist in the annual external audit process and the preparation of annual financial report.
Provide senior management, statistical and other reports to meet organisational, stakeholder and statutory requirements including timely reconciliations, analysis, and financial reports.

Compliance

Assist with accurate and timely submission of statutory lodgements including PAYG, BAS/GST, FBT returns, WorkCover insurance reconciliations & lodgements, funding acquittals and reporting.
Comply with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedure and legislative requirements.
Ensure client and community confidentiality is maintained.

Leadership and People Management

Provide leadership to ensure that staff capability is developed to each team member’s full potential to assist in achieving the organisation’s strategic and financial objectives.
Work in consultation with the CFO to build capability and ensure effective financial management across the organisation.
Ensure that all employees are complying with relevant WH&S legislation and that any issues are identified and resolved appropriately.
Work collaboratively with the internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational efficiencies and successful outcomes.Systems, Policy and Procedure Development
In consultation with the CFO develop Business Services policies and procedures to ensure that the functions are demonstrating consistent practices across the organisation.
Identify and implement process improvements in the Corporation’s financial and procurement processes.
Comply with and promote EEO across the organisation.

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