The Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia at State and National levels.

Our primary role is to be the ‘health voice’ for all Aboriginal people in South Australia. We achieve this by advocating for the community and supporting workers through our Member Services with appropriate Aboriginal health programs based on a holistic perspective of health.

AHCSA delivers nationally accredited training and has been registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 2004 (RTO 40142). AHCSA prides itself on providing a comfortable learning environment reflective of the organisation’s cultural values and connections.

Summary of the broad purpose and characteristics of the position

The Finance Officer is responsible for performing a range of financial and accounting tasks to support the financial operations of AHCSA. This position plays a vital role in managing the organisation’s financial resources and ensuring all financial practices comply with relevant legislation, standards, and organisational policies.

Key responsibilities include processing transactions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing invoicing and payment processes, and assisting with the preparation and monitoring of budgets. The Finance Officer also helps prepare regular financial reports to provide insights for management decision-making and conducts financial analysis to identify trends and recommend improvements to financial processes.

Additionally, the Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and contributing to internal and external audit processes. As a key point of contact for finance-related matters, the position manages enquiries from staff, vendors, and external parties.

The Finance Officer is a Full-Time position.

The Finance Officer is accountable to and reports to the Senior Finance Officer. The position works collaboratively with staff within the Finance and Procurement team and Business Services Directorate.

Statement of Key Responsibilities

The Finance Officer is responsible for:

• Collating and processing purchase orders, credit card purchases, invoices, and payments in due time in addition reconciling credit card statements and invoices as required.
• Coordinating the collection and receipt of incoming and outstanding monies, matching with relevant invoices. Monitoring and reconciling bank accounts with financial statements, journals, and balance sheets.
• Assisting with the management of month-end accounting processes including monthly profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Preparing information to support audits of accounts functions.
• Supporting the management of year-end audit processes and implementing accounting system change requirements when needed.
• Acting as a key point of contact on finance matters for staff, vendors and external stakeholders and responding to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable queries.
• Coordinating payroll and related matters, including processing fortnightly payroll and staff entitlements. Collaborating with the Human Resources team regarding any payroll issues. Assisting with maintaining employee salary and payroll records.
• Providing input into the development and review of policies and procedures from a financial management best practice perspective. Identifying opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a business management role, supporting functions such as financial management and resource allocation.
• Experience participating in establishing and maintaining business systems, practices, processes, and procedures within an organisational context.
• Experience in the application of relevant business and financial legislation, frameworks, standards, and principles within an organisational context.
• Experience in developing and applying risk management frameworks and tools.

Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor of Commerce/Business/Finance or Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
• Experience participating in managing funding and partnership agreements, contributing to the development, monitoring, and reporting on agreement compliance.
• Experience actively contributing to projects or programs within the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector, demonstrating a solid understanding of their operational and governance structures

What we offer

• The opportunity to join the peak body representing Aboriginal community-controlled health and substance misuse services in South Australia
• Encourages work/life balance
• An inclusive and diverse workplace
• Great salary package and benefits
• Generous leave provisions

Special conditions

• Out of normal hours work may be required.
• National Police Certificate is required.
• Working with Children Screening required.

Conditions of Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• A valid Driver’s License is required

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK.

To be considered for the role you are required to submit a Resume and Suitability Statement of no more than 5 pages.

The Suitability Statement has to address the Statement of Key Responsibilities of the Job and Person Specification. Only applications that have addressed the Statement of Key Responsibilities will be considered.

Please contact Julian Snook, HR Manager at [email protected] to request a copy of the Job and Person Specification or visit our webpage where it can be found under the Careers Tab - https://ahcsa.org.au/careers/careers.

Please note, late applications will not be accepted and no agencies please

Closing Date for applications: 10 March 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

This position may be filled prior to the closing date of the Advertisement.