Finance Officer

Since 1882, The Girls & Boys Brigade has provided a welcoming, safe place for children and youth who need a helping hand. Based in Surry Hills, our programs are open to children, youth, and their families living within the City of Sydney LGA. The families who access our services experience a wide range of financial, social, educational, and housing challenges. We believe that all children and young people deserve a bright future and that they can advance despite adversity.

• Part-time hours (Negotiable).
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Extra paid leave over Christmas.
• Personal development and additional training annually.

This multi-functional position is responsible for providing effective and efficient high-level and day-to-day financial services to The Girls & Boys Brigade (GBB) and The Girls & Boys Brigade Foundation (GBBF) to ensure the organisations meet their regulatory obligations and financial compliance. 

• Executive Officer
• The Chairman of The Girls & Boys Brigade Foundation

Accounting & Banking

• Creating and managing financial documents for the GBB including, but not limited to, budgets, cash flows, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets etc.
• Preparation of any additional finance-related requests for the GBB if required by the Executive Officer or Board of Directors.
• Annual GBB budget preparation and continuous monitoring in consultation with the Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Responsibility for the entirety of the financial auditing process for the GBB.
• Managing the GBB’s financial database and record keeping system.
• Processing of all matters relating to staff wages for the GBB through TANDA.
• Preparation and processing of all matters relating to the GBB’s tax, superannuation and statutory requirements.
• Managing and monitoring the GBB’s cash flow, cash, bank accounts, payments and credit cards in conjunction with the Executive Officer.
• Processing of all electronic payments through the GBB bank accounts for the GBB.
• Management of all operational requirements relating to the GBB’s investments in consultation with the GBB Finance Committee.
• Researching, recommending, and implementing cost-saving initiatives for the GBB including renegotiating contracts, finding different suppliers, and reducing overall company expenditure in conjunction with the Executive Officer.
• Member of the GBB’s Finance Committee.

GBB Board Responsibilities

• Preparation of the financial documents in consultation with the Executive Officer for the monthly Board pack sent to Directors.
• Attendance to Board meetings.

GBB Fundraising

• General financial duties in conjunction with the Fundraising Team as required.

The Girls & Boys Brigade Foundation (GBBF)
• Responsibility for the entirety of the financial auditing process for the GBBF.
• Administration and management of banking and investments for the GBBF.
• Preparation of the financial documents and agenda in consultation with the GBBF Chairman for the monthly Board pack sent to Directors.
• Attendance to Board meetings.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES:

• A strong commitment to providing a hands-on, direct, and personal approach in all aspects of its work with clients, stakeholders, donors, and supporters
• Value cultural diversity and respect different family circumstances
• Work towards strengthening individual children, youth, and their families through early intervention and ongoing support, encouraging family self-management, and helping young people to be capable, informed, and ready for their future

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A current Working with Children Check
• A current Police Check
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role. 
• An accounting qualification.
• Extensive experience in financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close process, reporting and general accounting tasks.
• Track record in evaluating efficiencies, and identifying, implementing and continually improving processes.
• Sound knowledge and application of legislative requirements, including GST and FBT.
• Proficient in MYOB Accounting Software.
• High-level Excel skills, and proficiency in other MS Office applications.
• Proven teamwork ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional presentation.
• Excellent digital literacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and show initiative and take on responsibility when required.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience in working with a small organisation.
• Experience in working in a Not-For-Profit.

We are committed to cultivating a safe and welcoming space for not only our children, youth, and families but our employees as well. We celebrate the uniqueness of individual staff members and embrace perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, and social backgrounds and any applicant that believes they hold the experience required for this role should apply.