A Finance Officer is required for a prominent not-for-profit in Townsville.
Your new company
You'll be joining a non-profit, values-driven organisation dedicated to serving the community through strong governance, education, and support services. This organisation operates with integrity and a commitment to excellence, managing both administrative and operational functions to ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly. It is a purpose-driven environment where your work contributes to meaningful outcomes and continuous improvement.
Your new role
This is a unique opportunity to combine your financial expertise with strong organisational skills in a dual role as Finance Officer and Personal Assistant. You'll play a key part in ensuring accurate financial processing while providing high-level administrative support to the leadership team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a dynamic, professional environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing the Director of Finance diary and scheduling appointments
* Assisting with the preparation of electronic board papers
* Handling electronic filing and retrieval of data
* Coordinating travel arrangements and meeting logistics (PA duty)
* Preparing and lodging corporate credit card forms, including new applications, cancellations, and limit amendments
* Issuing monthly paperwork to corporate credit card holders and ensuring timely acquittals
* Entering acquittals into the accounting system and maintaining accurate records
* Setting up new customers in the accounting system
* Issuing invoices and managing outstanding debts
* Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately
* Assisting with asset register maintenance
* Extracting financial data for analysis using accounting software and Excel
* Uploading payment files to banking platforms
* Supporting the team with training and participating in continuous improvement initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll bring a mix of technical skills and a proactive mindset. You'll be comfortable working with financial systems, managing deadlines, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Key requirements include:
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with using Excel.
* Minimum Certificate IV in Accounting/Bookkeeping (or equivalent) would be desirable.
* At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance or administration role.
* Ability to adapt, learn new systems, and contribute to process improvements.
* A positive approach and collaborative mindset.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
* Generous leave entitlements - 4 weeks annual leave plus 10 days personal leave.
* Opportunities for professional development and skill-building.
* A permanent part-time position (25 hours per week) for genuine work-life balance.
What you need to do now
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