Do you have accounting experience and skills in financial management for growing a small ambitious not-for-profit organisation?

A volunteer Financial Manager is sought to build a viable branch of Alternatives to Violence in Victoria (AVP-Vic).

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Your contribution will be instrumental in driving AVP-Vic forward, transforming conflicts and avoiding violence, and building more peaceful, just and creative communities in Victoria and beyond.

This role may be done part time from home.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to envisioning and realising the strategic direction of AVP-Vic.
• Ensure AVP-Vic’s financial objectives are SMART, and achieved responsibly with efficiency and innovation.
• Prepare the organisation's annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory obligations.
• Act as an ambassador for AVP-Vic, promoting its mission, values, and achievements within and beyond the local community.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of AVp-Vic’s strategic goals, policies, and risk management procedures.
• Engage in monthly committee meetings (conducted online), committee work, and strategic planning sessions.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) develops participants' abilities to resolve conflicts without resorting to manipulation, coercion, or violence. A global network of trained AVP facilitators run experiential, conflict transformation activities around the world.

In Australia each state or territory has unique ways of organising and offers different activities fit to their context. AVP-Vic is an independent incorporated body, part of the wider AVP network.

A small management committee in Victoria is aiming to rebuild energy and activities to serve our community in the face of many social, economic, climate and post-pandemic challenges. Our current focus is on working with community groups and to engage more young people in our activities.

ABOUT YOU

A passionate and responsible accountant/financial manager you will bring your commitment to growing creative non-violence and nurturing small grass-roots start-ups. You are resilient and keen to work collaboratively with others for lasting impact.

This role is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to the noble cause of reducing both interpersonal and structural violence in society. You will help ensure that AVP-Vic has realistic financial goals, budgets, and manages and reports its finances effectively, ethically, and efficiently. You will have some experience with fund-raising and some knowledge of potential funding sources. You will have a talent for explaining finances and accounts to non-financial minds.

Become a part of something constructive and meaningful. Click "Apply Now" to be part of a growing initiative to make your world more creative in the face of conflicts.

If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions about it or AVP-Vic, please get intouch with Anne or Di on [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Manager (Voluntary Position) - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a one page Expression of Interest describing your motivations and fit for this role with AVP-Vic, or if you would prefer to create a video Expression of Interest, please let us know. Please also submit your two page CV as a pdf. Please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.