Finance Officer

ABOUT MARIONLIFE

MISSION
MarionLIFE Community Services is a not-for-profit community organisation that strives to provide meaningful, flexible and responsive care, support and pathways to individuals and families in need.

VISION
We aim to express the love of God through relationships and services that enrich lives, maximise independence and provide hope.

VALUES
Inspired by the Christian faith, MarionLIFE is committed to:

1. Compassion: We demonstrate genuine care for all people and are committed to truly hearing, appreciating and serving our community without judgement.
2. Connection: We seek to be a warm and welcoming place that fosters belonging through friendship, contribution and collective care.
3. Community-led: We recognise the resilience, resources and capacity of our local community. Our role is to champion the use of these strengths to bring lasting transformation.
4. Collaboration: We value partnerships, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and working with local networks, community groups, schools, businesses, and churches to build our collective capacity.
5. Inclusion: We welcome people from all walks of life and seek to create safe and accessible spaces where everyone’s voice is heard, their contributions are championed, and all stories are valued.
6. Integrity: How we do our work matters. We demonstrate integrity in all aspects of our work from interactions in the community with neighbours, groups and other stakeholders to governance and financial management

ABOUT THE ROLE

Primary Tasks:

• Demonstrate the organisation’s Mission, Vision and Values in work tasks.
• Provide a non-judgmental approach in work tasks.
• Provide transparency and forewarning to line manager relating to work.
• Annually read, with evidence of this as directed, policies and procedures of organisation.
• Work towards identified KPIs as identified by the Board Planning Day: Strategic Plan and Business Plan, within scope of role.
• Other tasks within scope of role as reasonably required or directed.
• Higher duties may be required upon request.
• Financial and Management Accounting:
  • Process payment of accounts as and when they fall due.
  • Undertake the day-to-day input of transactions into the chosen accounting system and the maintenance of financial records including the inputting and completion of postings to ensure reconciled Monthly Financial reports can be produced within four weeks after the end of the month for the Board and Director of MarionLIFE.
  • Oversee the banking to the schedules of cash/cheques received. Review and check petty cash reimbursements.
  • Ensure that all control accounts are reconciled monthly, follow up and investigate any queries or differences and authorise any resulting journal entries.
  • Maintain and update the fixed assets register
• Financial Systems & Information:
  • Keep abreast of current legislation on charity accounting, the Associations Act and Fair Work Australia matters.
• Funds & Cash Support:
  • Check and release authorised payments to suppliers and staff, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Payroll Support:
  • Assist with the processing of payroll

Non-Primary Tasks, as needed and as time allows:

• When delegated by the Finance Manager, with scop of role, supervise the work of volunteers.
• Provide assistance on ad-hoc matters as directed by Finance Manager. This may involve:
  • Assisting in the preparation of presentation materials for the board.
  • Assisting in the implementation of systems that are within the scope of role.