Finance Officer

ABOUT NEWMARK PRIMARY - Making education meaningful

At Newmark Primary we equip our children with the emotional strength and practical know-how to contribute to and change their community for the better. So they can make a meaningful mark on today, and tomorrow.

We inspire children to be curious learners, empathetic thinkers and courageous doers through authentic learning grounded in real-life experiences. We immerse children in the world around them, showing them the problems and opportunities in it. 

We encourage our children to be bold – to question the status quo, to get stuck in and make their mark. Giving them the emotional strength and practical know-how to find solutions that propel positive change in their communities and beyond. 

Find out more about our unique approach to education by visiting our website or listening to this podcast.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Newmark is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support all financial functions and help move our school forward in our growth phases. The role will support the management team and the board with financial advice, development of financial processes and regular financial reporting. 

This role can mostly be done remotely so working from home is part of the job! However we want our Finance Officer to get to know our team and feel a part of things at Newmark Primary, so it will also include regular online and face-to-face meetings. 

If you are an efficient operator with an eye for detail and an interest in innovative education, this opportunity is for you! 

THE ROLE

• Job Title: Finance Officer 
• Time Fraction: Part-time 0.6
• Contract: Permanent ongoing
• Commencement: Immediate start

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Finance Officer will be responsible for: 

• preparing budgets in collaboration with leadership and board 
• monthly P&L forecasting and variance analysis 
• monthly cash flow forecasting and reporting  
• end of month / end of year processes 
• audit documentation to be provided to auditor as per audit schedule 
• payroll processing including leave and superannuation payments
• bank account reconciliation 
• reconciliation of all general ledger accounts 
• aged debtors 
• accounts payable and accounts receivable 
• preparing and lodging BAS and IAS
• communicating financial risks to leadership and board 
• documenting finance policies and procedures 
• providing recommendations for system / process enhancements
• assisting with funding submissions and grant applications 
• complying with the schools Child Safe policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

The Finance Officer will demonstrate capacity to:

• Use Excel, Xero and Google Docs/Sheets
• Be organised to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Be detail-oriented
• Work collaboratively
• Find solutions to problems 
• Communicate respectfully and clearly (spoken and written text)
• Move rapidly while maintaining high quality performance
• Seek and use feedback to improve performance

The Finance Officer will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or related field required
• Current Working With Children Check 
• Experience in educational or not-for-profit settings (desirable)

APPLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to *******@newmark.vic.edu.au. In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself, why you are suited for this role, your passions and interests, and what you think you could add to our team.

Applications close: Monday 1st April 2024