We are looking for someone with a passion for financial accounting and bookkeeping processes, and a keen interest in delivering sustainable housing solutions. Experience within the Community Housing and/or not-for-profit/for-purpose sector is desirable.

CEHL is Australia's largest cooperative housing provider. We manage a portfolio of more than 2,000 housing properties throughout Victoria and partner with over 90 co-ops to provide safe, secure, affordable housing to 5,000 co-op members, renters, and the broader community.

CEHL actively promotes the vital role co-operative models can play in changing people’s lives and as an ongoing solution to Victoria’s current housing affordability crisis. We are focused on creating positive outcomes for our member co-operatives.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

CEHL is focused on creating positive housing outcomes for our partner housing co-operatives, co-op members and renters. We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Financial Services Team. In this role you will work with member co-operatives to support them in completing financial services and legislative obligations and carry out bookkeeping services in agreed timelines. Key accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide advice and support to member co-ops regarding a variety of financial processes including (but not limited to) rent calculations, assessments, and pre-audit services.
• Support member co-ops to meet their legislative obligations pertaining to compliance and financial reporting (ATO, ACNC, ASIC, VHR).
• Provide member co-ops with appropriate tools and resources to understand their financial information and any associated or potential risks.
• Carry out bookkeeping services ensuring all processes are undertaken and completed in accordance with agreed timelines.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• 3-5 years proven experience in a similar role with a strong grasp of financial accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Verbal and written communication skills appropriate for stakeholders with varying degrees of financial knowledge and understanding.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport and build effective relationships with a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills supported by high level adaptability and confidence to work with accounting systems and platforms.
• An understanding of the requirements of GST legislation (Australian Taxation Office), Australian Charities and Not For Profit Commission (ACNC), Fringe Benefits, and the Privacy Act.

APPLY NOW with your CV and Cover Letter if you are keen to bring your financial skills to make a meaningful contribution to the growth of affordable co-operative housing in Victoria.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including police and background checks and provide evidence of a minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19 or a medical exemption.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Police Check and provide a valid Working with Children Check.

CEHL is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. People with a disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.