Established in 2011, The Salt Foundation is a not-for-profit Christian charity providing integral support services to people living with disabilities. The Salt Foundation is a registered NDIS provider with a proud history of providing programs that promote physical, social, and mental well-being for individuals, families, and communities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to put your experience into play by helping The Salt Foundation build upon its vision to enrich the lives of those who need it most.

LOCATION: Melbourne – Hybrid role negotiable (Heidelberg preferred)

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: CFO

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for overall finance functions of the organization, including management reporting, audit support, budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.

• Support the workload and outputs of the finance team to ensure financial processes and records are maintained and delivered in an accurate and timely manner including:
  • Timely payment of accounts payable
  • Production and distribution of invoices for services rendered
  • Management of accounts receivables
  • General ledger and bank reconciliations on a frequent basis ensuring that all accounts reconcile
  • Maintain Fixed asset register
  • Monitoring of the accounts email account and main phone line
  • Preparation of the PAYG employee payroll remittances to the Australian Tax Office and superannuation payments as prescribed by the Australian Taxation Office.
  • Preparation of the monthly Business Activity Statement (BAS) as prescribed by the Australian Taxation Office
  • Payroll services including payroll systems, maintenance of employee databases and entitlements, and the management of Fringe Benefits as they relate to employee entitlements and employer requirements, ie:
  • Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for all staff each week
  • Maintain accurate long service leave, annual leave and personal leave liabilities and report high balances to the CEO
  • Complete and distribute year end Payment Summaries to staff
  • Respond to queries from staff and NDIS participants
  • Participant in the end of year financial audit
  • Assist CFO to obtain relevant financial information, advice and modelling to support business unit reporting, growth proposals and forward planning.
  • Ensure that NDIS funding relevant to each participant’s plan is claimed as per the NDIS price guide and internal guidelines.
  • Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
  • Ensure assets are appropriately valued and registered

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience and professional membership e.g.: CPA Australia (CPA), Institute of Chartered Accountants or Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA)
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience using XERO
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel
• Minimum 3 year’s Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable experience
• Experience in NDIS Claiming is highly regarded via PACE/PRODA
• Strong experience in business analysis and interpretation of data
• Knowledge of managing small-to-medium organisation’s accounting, tax and statutory compliance requirements
• Exceptional time management and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly with excellent attention to detail and a passion for helping others.
• Cultural competency in working with individuals from diverse communities
• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail

NEXT STEPS

Early applications are encouraged as our interview process may commence and move through to offer prior to the closing date.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion prior to applying, contact Ms Eva Au on 1300 777 258.