Victoria Police Legacy (VPL), now in its 43rd year, is a ‘for purpose’ not for profit charitable organisation established to provide ongoing support to the families of deceased serving and retired sworn members of Victoria Police and sworn serving and retired members of Victoria Police, Protective Services Officers and recruits in training, who have lost a spouse or partner. Support to sworn members of Victoria Police and their families who have suffered the loss of a child aged 21 years or younger, or who are experiencing grief or hardship caused by imminent or actual death or permanent (prolonged) disability is also provided.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Victoria Police Legacy is seeking a high motivated person for an initial appointment of 2 years, for a part time (15.2 hours – 2 days per week) Finance Manager position. As a member of a small and highly motivated and team, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Bachelor’s degree) in accounting or finance;
• Professional qualification such as CA/CPA;
• Post qualification experience within a similar role, or field;
• Ability to work at both a strategic and operations ground level;
• Proven ability in general ledger reconciliations, including wages and PAYG, and in budgeting and forecasting;
• Demonstrated experience in online business banking systems;
• Demonstrated ability in MYOB and the ability to oversee payroll processing by an external agency;
• Proven experience in the preparation and or oversight of the lodgement of BAS and FBT statements;
• Demonstrated business skills including IT, and Financial Management;
• Sound knowledge of compliance and financial management in the NFP sector;
• Strong commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of VPL;
• Proven ability working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and contractors;
• Proven experience in the preparation of finance reports for consideration by a Board of Management;
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial budgets;
• Excellent organisational, administrative, time management skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships;
• Skills in Excel and intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office products.

This position would suit the right skilled individual who may be wishing to work 15.2 hours over a 2-day period (working hours per day and number of days negotiable with the right candidate).

A position description is attached.