Senior Finance Officer

Mount Barker SA | Full-time or Part-time (negotiable) | Not-for-Profit Sector

We're looking for a highly skilled finance professional who is meticulous about the detail. You'll have extensive finance or bookkeeping experience and be looking to take the next step in your career.

Why join us?

Attractive salary with guaranteed minimum 2.5% - 2.8% increases from 1 July each year.

Generous salary packaging opportunities offering up to 20% increase in your take home pay. The take home pay of $90,000 - $95,000 gross could equate to the same as earning $109,406 - $114,876 gross elsewhere without salary packaging!

Discounts on a range of products and services through our Salary Packaging provider, Community Business Bureau (CBB).

Professional development opportunities – a workplace committed to staff development through dedicated professional development budgets and genuinely supporting career growth.

Modern, flexible working conditions including 2 days wellbeing leave per year, paid parental leave for eligible employees, and more!

Great team – be part of a high performing team that rewards good work and values collaboration. 93% of our staff report that they feel valued for the work they perform.

Supportive and rewarding work environment with an overall job satisfaction rating 16.88% above Australian & New Zealand benchmarks.

About you

You are a motivated, organised person who can work autonomously but likes engaging with people. You value collaboration and enjoy working in a small team to achieve big successes. You enjoy a fast-paced environment and are efficient at prioritising your attention across a broad range of tasks.

About the role

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with a higher performing and supportive team and is an integral part in the successful operation of our finance function. This position requires an innovative thinker who is able to consider the bigger picture at all times, whilst ensuring an excellent attention to detail is maintained.

The Senior Finance Officer role includes overseeing debtor invoicing (including funders, clients and tenants), extensive end-of-month reconciliations, ensuring financial compliance, ATO and other external reporting, and will be responsible for complex calculations and general ledger entries.

The Senior Finance Officer is a key support role for the Finance Team Leader and assisting with budget preparation, internal and external auditing and EOFY processes. Working with the Finance Team Leader to ensure continuous and meaningful improvement will be a high priority.

This is a permanent full-time role, working Monday to Friday. Working hours across these days are flexible. The opportunity to negotiate 0.8 FTE is available for the right candidate.

Detailed information can be found in the Position Description on the Summit Health website - https://www.summithealth.org.au/about/careers/.

About us

Summit Health is a South Australian non-profit organisation that has been supporting the community for 30 years. We have a proud history of providing a range of high-quality health care services across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island regions. We work with a wide network of health professionals and services in our region to connect our clients with the services and supports they need. Our organisation prides itself on fostering a positive culture that values our staff and continues to develop the services in our region.

Key selection criteria

Demonstrated relevant experience of a minimum of 2 years working in a complex finance environment.

A thorough understanding of accounting principles and double entry bookkeeping.

Experience driving process improvements by identifying opportunities to automate or simply financial practices and working with relevant stakeholders to implement solutions.

How to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please click apply to submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications will be assessed as they are received so you are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

The selection process will include a short online skills and knowledge assessment and an in-person interview.

For confidential enquiries please contact Shelby Allen, Summit Health Finance Team Leader, at [email protected].