Finance Officer

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Why this role matters

We share the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice. The Salvos offer hope, purpose, and fulfillment for anyone seeking connection, guidance, social support and community. 

About the role

As a Finance Officer, this is your opportunity to provide day to day management of finances and administrative practical support across the breadth of functions and activities operated at Melbourne Project 614 Corps.

Reporting to the Corps Officers, this is a permanent part-time role offering 10 hours, located in Melbourne, VIC.

How you will make an impact

• Process and approve invoices in line with TSA delegations, ensuring accurate coding, timely payments and appropriate handling of supplier queries.

• Reconcile accounts and address outstanding items promptly, including processing corporate card transactions, internal transfers and purchase orders in accordance with TSA policies.

• Assist Corps Officers with budget preparation, liaise with DHQ finance officers and prepare financial reports as requested.

• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems, track invoices and budgets and provide support for petty cash, payroll and bookkeeping functions.

• Work collaboratively with team members, share essential information across departments and demonstrate professionalism, reliability and flexibility in all tasks.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in similar role, including bookkeeping, financial administration, office administration, banking or business administration.

• High competence with Excel and/or bookkeeping systems.

• High level of attention to figure work, calculations, maintaining records and digital filing.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

• Experience working in a team environment and assisting multiple departments or individuals.

What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: 

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.

• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport

• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.

• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 2

How to apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.  Together we can build a brighter future.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration