Finance Officer/Assistant Accountant in Brisbane

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to support the organisation’s financial management and reporting functions.

The primary focus of this role is the preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation of budget versus actual financial performance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to management.

This role is suited to a mid-level finance professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and 2 years practical experience in finance administration, reconciliations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget & Financial Reporting
• Perform regular budget versus actual analysis across departments, projects, and cost centres.
• Monitor operational expenditure against grant funding and report to project managers
• Investigate and explain variances between budgeted and actual expenditure.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Department Heads.
• Assist managers with understanding financial performance and budget positions.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes
• Purchase Order & Budget Control
• Review purchase orders (POs) to ensure sufficient budget is available prior to approval.
• Monitor committed expenditure against approved budgets.
• Liaise with managers and budget holders regarding budget availability and coding queries.
• Identify and elevate potential overspend risks or budget discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining effective procurement and financial control processes.
• Financial Administration
• Assist with month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes as required.
• Monitor coding accuracy and allocation of expenses.
• Maintain financial records and documentation in accordance with organisational policies.
• Compliance & Process Improvement
• Ensure financial activities comply with internal policies and relevant legislative requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation and information requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and budget monitoring processes.
• Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of finance systems and controls.
• Contribute to Children’s Ground
• Be a positive, innovative and active member of the Children’s Ground team.
• Support a strong, connected, respectful and supportive organisation.
• Participate in professional development programs offered by Children’s Ground.

What we offer

• Salary Classification: Children’s Ground EBA Level 5-6 ($106-$116K pro-rata), depending on Qualifications and Skills + 12% superannuation + bonus leave
• Salary Sacrifice options to increase take home pay (dependant on individual circumstances)
• A collaborative, purpose driven organisation contributing to First Nations led systems change

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (NT).

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children’s Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

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