• Full-time role based in Australian Volunteers International (AVI) in Fitzroy
• Competitive Total Remuneration Package with salary packaging benefits
• Flexible Working Arrangements

An exciting opportunity to join the Australian Volunteers Program as the Finance Manager!

AVI supports the implementation of the Australian Volunteers Program on behalf of the Australian Government. The Australian Volunteers Program enables skilled Australian volunteers to support partner organisations in 26 countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa to progress their development objectives.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager is a key member of the program leadership team and is responsible for managing all financial aspects of the Australian Volunteers Program. This role will maintain a high standard of accountability and transparency in regard to the financial management of the program. This includes regular reporting both internally and externally with DFAT, performance budgeting, forecasting and audit requirements in-line with the program head contract.

Download the job description here.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This role will suit someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in financial management including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements
• Proven experience in the analysis, interpretation, evaluation and dissemination of complex financial and business information to support business decision making
• Experience in cost-centre management reporting and variance analysis
• Experience managing staff and financial activities – including working across the organisation to drive wider financial management
• Experience in remotely and indirectly managing the finances of operations in foreign countries
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven track record of working independently to drive high-quality outcomes
• Sound knowledge of, and commitment to the underpinning values, goals and objectives of the program and understanding of and commitment to EEO, child protection and privacy principles.
• Thorough understanding of contractual principles and their application within a financial context
• Excellent financial literacy, oral and written communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and current CPA (or equivalent) status & 5 years + relevant experience in a similar role.

In return, you will:

• Join a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a rich history and a team of passionate individuals.
• Have the best of both worlds with our inner-city office in the heart of Fitzroy, Melbourne, and flexible work arrangements for remote work.
• Be offered a competitive remuneration package. In addition, you may access generous salary packaging of up to $15,900/year and $2,650 for meal/entertainment expenses.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please review the Job Description. Then click "Apply Now" and submit a cover letter and a current resume 
• Please note: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis prior to the closing date and interested applicants are encouraged to submit as early as possible.

AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work.  We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment.

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI.  It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request.

Australian Volunteers Program is funded by the Australian Government and managed in consortia by AVI, DT Global and Alinea International.