SA Portable Long Service Leave (SAPLSL) – Community Services is a state-based entity working with both employers and employees to administer portable long service leave entitlements for the South Australian community services industry.
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager will manage PLSL's financial operations, ensuring the integrity of our financial processes and contributing to strategic decision-making.
This is a hands-on role within a small finance team.
This role works closely with the Finance Officer on a day-to-day whilst also managing and mentoring them to deliver high-quality financial outcomes, including all audit and legislative requirements.
The role manages the Annual Budget, End of Month and End of Financial Year processes, journals, reconciliations, and balance sheet items, ensuring the finance function runs efficiently and effectively throughout the year.
The Prospect
Help shape and refine SAPLSL's financial strategy and processes as the organisation matures
Delivery of all financial outcomes for the business
Eastwood, central city fringe location, with onsite parking
Excellent professional development opportunities to support your career
Full time employment with flexible working arrangements available
Salary: $124,982 p.a. on a full time basis
Key Responsibilities
Manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting to the Board
Manage all accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cashflow requirements of the business on a daily basis
Identify financial issues, anomalies,



and risks, and escalation to the CEO as required
Develop and review financial management policies, systems, process maps, and work instructions
Manage, train, and mentor the Finance Officer to support their development and the delivery of high-quality financial services
Develop strong relationships with third-party providers supporting the finance function, including auditors, actuaries, systems providers and financial consultants
Role Requirements
CPA or CA qualified
Minimum 5 years' experience in finance roles, with a complete understanding of the financial transactions required to comply with all relevant tax legislation and accounting standards
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary accounting concepts, standards, and structures, including the ability to translate complex financial data for diverse range of different stakeholders
Experience in a medium-sized organisation coordinating accounts payable and receivable, end-of-month processing, and financial report preparation
Demonstrated experience leading employees to perform and deliver outcomes, and contributing to a high-performing workplace culture
Experience with accounting software (Xero), CRM systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders
National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain as a condition of employment.
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