Background:

This is an exciting and varied opportunity to join our Moriarty Foundation Head Office Team as Finance Manager, accountable for the day-to-day financial requirements of the Foundation.

Sydney-headquartered not-for-profit Moriarty Foundation is transforming life outcomes for a generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth. We enable NT, NSW and Qld Indigenous communities and families to unlock their own children’s potential - with local employment and staff development at the centre of our sustainability - moriartyfoundation.org.au

We have delivered highly effective community-led, locally driven solutions in early learning and football (soccer) since 2012. Our founders and Co-Chairs are John Moriarty, a Yanyuwa NT man, business owner and the first Indigenous footballer (soccer) to be selected for Australia, and business owner/author/social investor Ros Moriarty.

Our Board and our team are majority Indigenous.

We have strong funding partnerships across Government, philanthropy and corporate donors. The timing of offering this new role is to build on recent funding success.

Moriarty Foundation delivers two integrated programs that follow the whole-of-child lifecycle from birth to 18:

• Indi Kindi (0-5 year olds)
  • An early years program to improve the global readiness of Aboriginal children entering school. Our ground breaking “walking learning” outdoor teaching model helps young Aboriginal learners perform at their best.
• Includes Indi Footi (2-5 year olds)
  • Sessions for children to activate young brains through movement, and develop basic football and motor skills, balance and coordination in a fun, non-competitive environment.
• John Moriarty Football (6-18 year olds)
  • A football skills mastery program that uses sport to develop talent and positive change, improve school attendance and achieve resilient, healthier outcomes. Daily training and meals are provided by local coaches. Delivery modes include in school, after school, holiday clinics and tournaments, depending on local community needs.
• Includes John Moriarty Football Scholarship Program (12-18 years olds)
  • A unique pathway for athletes with outstanding ability to study and pursue their football aspirations close to home or at some of Sydney’s most highly rated schools. Students are supported with regular travel back to their community, ongoing tutoring, mentorship and end to end pastoral care.

Key Duties:

• Management of cash flow, including accounts receivable and payment of creditors
• Management of part time accounts payable officer
• Preparation of fortnightly and weekly payroll, including timesheet input for remote staff and management of employee related expenses (ie. superannuation, FBT)
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts
• GST reconciliation and lodgement
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assistance with financial information for grant applications and acquittals
• Support for the annual external audit process
• Management of Moriarty Foundation insurances
• With the CFO, prepare and analyse monthly management reports, including P&L and Balance Sheet with comparison to budgets
• Ad hoc duties as required

Experience:

• Tertiary accounting qualifications
• Membership of a professional accounting body required
• Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated experience
• Payroll experience essential
• Xero experience essential
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate and informative reports
• Experience in MS Office, Google Suite, Asana, experience preferred but not essential
• Self-starter, organised, proactive, agile and team conscious attitude with excellent attention to accuracy and detail and a focus on process improvements as needed.

Personal Specifications:

You are a Finance Manager who enjoys a hands-on approach while seeing the bigger picture of the organisation’s financial objectives. You have a proven background working autonomously as well as a strong commitment to the team environment. You will apply your analytical skills in a structured, well organised approach to your work.

Operating with high attention to detail and accuracy, you will bring excellent planning and prioritisation skills. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator who is adaptable and suited to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, 3 days in the office 2 days working remotely at home (for full time staff members - note this is a part time role worked flexibly across the week depending on the successful candidate).
• Birthday day off at full pay.
• An opportunity to be part of a highly successful, grass roots NFP organisation.
• A comfortable and social office in Crows Nest, close to transport, including the metro.
• A small team where like-minded people enjoy great work together, and where your career is supported and developed.

A positive team culture is the driver of all we do at Moriarty Foundation, where authenticity and respect are central. If you meet some but not all of the criteria, please get in touch as we would love to talk to you.

For any enquiries please contact:

Chief Financial Officer | Moriarty Foundation | e-mail [email protected], using the subject line: Finance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.