Job Description

Indigo Junction provides a range of specialist support services for people experiencing homelessness, housing crisis or other hardship in Midland and the broader Northeast metropolitan.

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We support vulnerable community members by providing crisis and transitional housing, specialist support and outreach services – while building skills, capacity and independence. We also run a range of programs that focus on growing the strength and connection of our local community.

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We value collaboration, innovation, and compassion in everything we do. Our work directly impacts the lives of individuals and our community in a meaningful way.

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Key Objectives:

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- Provide sound financial leadership and strategic advice.
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- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
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- Maintain strong financial controls and governance.
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- Ensure compliance with all legislative, contractual and funding requirements.
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- Support organisational sustainability through effective budgeting and financial planning.
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- Lead continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.
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Responsibilities:

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- Governance & Compliance
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- Assisting in prepare monthly Finance Reports for the Finance Committee
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- Maintain adequate insurance coverage
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- Maintain financial policies and procedures
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- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
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- Cashflow management and forecasting
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- Oversee payroll process and answer payroll queries
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- Prepare month end reconciliations and journals
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- Maintain the fixed asset register
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- Prepare monthly financial reporting and budget variance analysis for Management and the Board
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- Prepare and lodge monthly Business Activity Statements
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- Ensure best practice financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other legislative requirements
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- Assist in prepare annual budget and half-year reforecast
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- Prepare year-end financial statements and coordinate and work with external auditors on
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- Prepare year-end grant acquittals
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- Prepare annual financial report for the Housing Authority
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- Prepare financials for funding submissions
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- Prepare financial analysis and due diligence reviews as required
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- Liaise with external stakeholders including, banks, funding bodies, auditors, housing authority, IT providers and other consultants
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- Adhoc financial projects
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Operational

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- Support and contribute towards a positive work culture
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- Operate in accordance with the Indigo Junction Policies and Procedures Manual.
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- Operate within the Indigo Junction Staff Code of Conduct
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- Contribute to the development of Indigo Junction strategic planning and future directions
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- Support the development and maintenance of Indigo Junction policies and procedures and other key documentation
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Selection Criteria

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Qualifications and/or training and/or licences:

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- A tertiary qualification in accounting
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- Relevant professional memberships, CPA or CA
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Experience and knowledge:

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- Experience in the not-for-profit, community services or government-funded sector preferred
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- Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards, GST, BAS, Payroll, Fringe Advantages Tax, Superannuation, Financial reporting
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- Experience preparing budgets and forecasts.
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- Experience preparing Board reports.
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- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Demonstrated leadership capability.
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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- Experience with accounting software (preferably Xero).
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Skills and Attributes:

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- Financial leadership
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- Strategic thinking
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- Integrity and confidentiality
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- Decision making
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- Planning and organisation
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- Team leadership
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Training and/or Licences and/or clearances:

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- Current National Police Clearance
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- Working With Children Clearance
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- Right to work in Australia
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- Be part of a team that's changing lives and contributing to a greater cause.
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- Enjoy flexibility with working arrangements to support work-life balance.
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- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum) and Leave Loading (17.5% payable on annual leave)
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- EAP Access
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- Work for an organisation where you have a genuine impact on the team you work with and the community you work within.
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