• Location: Hybrid: SurfAid Headquarters, Alexandria, Sydney and remote. Open to fully remote.
• Start Date: As soon as possible or March 2025.

About SurfAid

SurfAid is a non-profit international development organisation founded in 2000 with a mission to improve the health, well-being, and resilience of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing.

Our locally-led programs in the Indo-Pacific focus on providing access to clean water and sanitation, basic healthcare, and improved nutrition. By partnering with local organisations we strive to create sustainable, long-term improvements that enable people to lead healthier and more prosperous lives.

About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of SurfAid's leadership team, working closely with and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is critical to achieving SurfAid's organisational goal of being a well-run and sustainable organisation.

The CFO is responsible for overseeing and managing SurfAid's financial functions, ensuring alignment with internal processes and policies while maintaining compliance with standards set by ACFID, DFAT, ACNC, ATO, and other regulatory bodies. In addition, the CFO plays a pivotal role in supporting SurfAid's development partners and facilitating the delivery of impactful projects

Responsibilities

Financial Framework 15%

• Develop and maintain financial policies, processes, and systems.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Boards.
• Conduct financial reporting and analysis.

Financial Management and Compliance 50%

• Prepare, monitor, and report on budgets.
• Manage payroll and PBI salary packaging.
• Deliver monthly management and board reporting.
• Maintain and oversee procurement, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and overseas funds transfers.
• Maintain and oversee accounting systems (QuickBooks and Xero).

Risk Management and Compliance 15%

• Ensure compliance with ATO obligations and statutory requirements (ACFID, CID NZ, ACNC, Charities Services NZ).
• Manage external audits and address financial wrongdoing, fraud, and counter-terrorism financing (CTF).
• Oversee reserves monitoring.

Program Finances 20%

• Provide oversight of partner compliance and reporting.
• Support partner capacity building.
• Manage project budgeting, reporting, and donor reporting.

Selection Criteria: Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA or IPA.

Experience and skills

• Demonstrated financial management experience, including the development of organisational financial policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Significant accounting experience in the INGO sector.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, and Google Suite.
• Demonstrated payroll skills, including salary packaging.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Desirable

• Experience working with DFAT-funded programs.
• Knowledge of ACFID and CID standards.
• Experience managing finances in multi-currency environments.

Critical Competencies

Competencies

• Integrity and Ethical Leadership: Upholds the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and professionalism in all financial dealings.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates meticulousness and accuracy in financial tasks, ensuring compliance and accountability.
• Strategic Thinking: Provides forward-looking financial guidance to inform decision-making and organisational planning.

Collaboration

• Works effectively with diverse teams, fostering a culture of cooperation and shared goals.

Problem Solving

• Identifies challenges and implements practical solutions within resource-constrained environments.

Adaptability

• Thrives in dynamic environments, adjusting to changing priorities and maintaining focus under pressure.

Job Type

The role is a permanent part-time position of a 0.8 loading.

Salary

$120,000 pro rata. PBI salary packaging available.

Location

The role is predominantly work from home with regular visits to SurfAid's Alexandria office.

Safeguarding

SurfAid is dedicated to creating a respectful, supportive, and safe environment free from abuse, harassment, or discrimination. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including Police Checks, Reference Checks, and Counter-Terrorism Financing checks. You will also be required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and sign our Code of Conduct, which outlines the expected behaviours to protect children and vulnerable individuals.