ABOUT US

The Australian Himalayan Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of people in remote areas of Nepal, Bhutan and the Indian Himalaya. We work with local partners and communities to help make integrated improvements in education, health and the environment.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our small team. Our office is currently in Crows Nest, Sydney. We support working from home, though some flexibility is required.

AHF is committed to child protection and the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Any offer of employment will require a WWC Check. AHF is an equal opportunity employer. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Part-time: 30 hours per fortnight (hours negotiable and can be staggered across days that most suit the successful candidate).

The Finance Officer is responsible for administering AHF’s financial systems, processes and procedures to ensure effective planning, recording, tracking and reporting of AHF’s financial operations; sound internal controls are followed; and accurate financial reporting to AHF stakeholders.

The diversity of this role means you will be involved in many aspects of the organisation and will work closely with most key roles.

You will administer AHF’s financial operations meeting compliance requirements, including DFAT’s ANCP requirements and accreditation standards, ACFID Code, ACNC and all legal regulations. You will have the support of the external auditors as required and will be invited to attend the quarterly Finance and Governance Committee.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Accounts, Recording and Reporting
• Payroll and Accounts
• Budgeting and Planning
• Programs Finance
• Compliance

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Attention to detail, integrity and the ability to work with a team
• At least 5 years experience with a small to medium company or charity.
• Experience in MYOB AccountRight 2020 - including payroll and job management
• Savvy with Excel/Google sheets
• Comfortable with Google Drive and working in the cloud
• Experience dealing with regulators, ATO etc
• Flexible to working from home, office or anywhere

WHY WORK FOR AHF?

Make a difference with your job, know that the work you do enables AHF to empower people and communities in the Himalaya

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Flexibility in work location and hours.

Work with a great small team.

AHF is committed to child protection and the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Any offer of employment will require a Working With Children Check and endorsement of AHF’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

AHF is an equal opportunity employer. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.

A position description is attached.