Finance Manager

at  Samaritans

The Opportunity:
A unique and rare opportunity has arisen within our team for a seasoned Finance Manager to join our organisation. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance, this pivotal role goes beyond just leadership; it involves driving continuous improvement business initiatives whilst overseeing the day-to-day financial activities across various company structures, ensuring smooth consolidation and efficient management throughout.
Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits:

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment where you could enjoy tax savings up to $5,206* each FBT year
• Refer A Friend bonuses of $500
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave
• Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate financial reports, statements, and balance sheets for cost centres, business segments and individual and consolidated companies as required for monthly management reporting.
• Oversee reconciliation and audit processes, ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit and taxation requirements, meeting required deadlines.
• Meet statutory obligations, including ABS reporting, BAS lodgements, PAYG, FBT returns, and employee superannuation.
• Administer finance systems and portals, including Sun Systems, SAP Concur, and ADP payroll.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and oversee payroll functions.
• Plan and coordinate insurance renewals and completion of wages actual and estimates declarations for workers’ compensation.
• Improve business systems within the Finance department to enhance service quality and effectiveness.
• Ensure integrity of accounting systems through accurate transaction posting and compliance with procedures.
• Lead and develop a team, participate in training opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

About you?

• Experience in a similar industry, including dealings with the NDIS and other government funded programs.
• Experience in transitioning teams to future state automation processes and the implementation of integrated financial systems.
• Significant experience in all aspects of accounting including preparation of financial statements including balance sheets.
• Experience in preparing consolidated accounts for multiple company structures.
• Experience in the administration of accounting and payroll systems.
• Experience with taxation issues, in particular GST, PAYG and FBT.
• Demonstrated skills in working with and knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook and competence with integrated financial accounting systems, payroll systems.
• Degree qualification in Business or Commerce, majoring in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA or CA qualified.
• Strong people management skills with an ability to create a collegial and high performing team-based work environment to effectively respond to a challenging change context.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Check or willingness to undertake.
• Willingness to undertake a National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
• Current drivers’ licence

Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au

• Prepare accurate financial reports, statements, and balance sheets for cost centres, business segments and individual and consolidated companies as required for monthly management reporting.
• Oversee reconciliation and audit processes, ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit and taxation requirements, meeting required deadlines.
• Meet statutory obligations, including ABS reporting, BAS lodgements, PAYG, FBT returns, and employee superannuation.
• Administer finance systems and portals, including Sun Systems, SAP Concur, and ADP payroll.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and oversee payroll functions.
• Plan and coordinate insurance renewals and completion of wages actual and estimates declarations for workers’ compensation.
• Improve business systems within the Finance department to enhance service quality and effectiveness.
• Ensure integrity of accounting systems through accurate transaction posting and compliance with procedures.
• Lead and develop a team, participate in training opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts