The Senior Finance Officer will support the Finance Manager in delivering high-level financial services across the organisation, contributing to FibreSkills Australia's financial goals and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. This role is 4 days per week and is based in Melbourne (Carlton office).

Key responsibilities

Preparation of financial accounts, statements, reports and financial modelling for review by the Finance Manager and Project Managers

Preparation of budgets, including project budgets

Development and maintenance of policies, procedures and systems associated with payroll and other financial activities

Undertaking qualified liaisons with external stakeholders, including Banking Relationship Managers and other financial agencies

Maintaining a fixed asset register and preparing monthly depreciation journals

Preparing monthly bank reconciliations as directed

Managing the payroll systems and the payment of supplier invoices, subject to the approval policies and procedures determined by CEO and/or the Board

Processing of employee reimbursement claims

Reviewing financial processes and controls, identifying, and implementing improvements

Preparation of taxation (FBT, BAS, Franking Credit Refunds etc) and other relevant statutory returns and reports





About you

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field is required

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar, senior financial role

Experience in Dext or similar system

Sound technical accounting background, with extensive experience in financial planning and strategy, financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation

Experience with government funded contracts and their financial compliance is highly desirable

Not-for-profit experience is highly desirable

About us

FibreSkills Australia is an industry owned not-for-profit organisation offering services to support the skills development of the forest, wood, timber, furnishing and textiles industries. We work with businesses, government, industry associations, unions and the education and training sector to assist our industries, their people, and enterprises in developing a highly skilled and qualified workforce. Working in partnership with the Jobs and Skills Council, Skills Insight, FibreSkills Australia provides industry stewardship, stakeholder engagement, workforce planning, research and project and products design and management services.

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📌 Senior Finance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 ForestWorks
📍 Melbourne