ABOUT US

SydWest Multicultural Services is the leading community organisation connecting and empowering people of all cultures in the Western Sydney Corridor. The organisation focuses on vulnerable people and most in need, such as youth and children, seniors, people with disabilities and humanitarian entrants across the life course.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer responsible for delivering high-quality financial support to the finance team. As part of our finance team, this role also includes bank reconciliation, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance and overseeing AP/AR functions. This is a fixed-term one-year contracted role with a possibility of extension.

Benefits:

Salary Sacrifice Options: Receive up to $18550 of your salary tax-free in addition to the standard Government’s tax-free threshold, meaning more take home pay.

Health & Wellbeing Program: Access a range of resources designed to support your health and wellness.

Reward & Recognition: Join a team that celebrates and values your contributions.

Supportive Culture: Be part of an environment that fosters growth and development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.

Monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss and cashflow projections and General ledger reconciliations

Monthly finance reports for Job tracking categories

Monthly General ledger journals including month end journals

Perform ad hoc financial duties as needed to support the accountant to meet deadlines and ensure the efficient operation of financial team.

Billing and payment allocation for aged care and NDIS service divisions

Overseeing Accounts Receivable functions

Ensuring all invoices are coded as per the Chart of Accounts and processed accurately and taking proactive measures to minimise bad debts.

Overseeing Accounts Payable functions

Ensuring all payments are coded as per Chart of Accounts and processed accurately.

Backup for payroll during Payroll Officer’s leave, to ensure the continuity payroll operations.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting

Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and meeting deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Relevant qualification in Finance, or a related field

Xero Experience

Visa requirement to work in Australia

APPLY

To APPLY, please submit your resume along with cover letter addressing the selection criteria.