The Opportunity

At Caritas Australia, we have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.

The Program Finance Specialist will work closely with our Programs department and international partners to help ensure project success through effective budgeting, financial analysis and risk management practices.

More about the role

As the Program Finance Specialist, you will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support in annual budgeting, financial modelling of strategic projects and analysis of monthly P&Ls. This will help ensure the effective financial management and mitigation of financial risks for our humanitarian projects.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting for the department.
• Reviewing partner budgets, financial acquittals and financial audits in collaboration with program staff.
• Helping to train internal staff and program partners around budgeting, financial reporting and risk management.
• Providing support to the Church Agency Network Disaster Operation Coordination Unit (CAN DO CU).

About you

For this role, we are seeking an analytical, interpersonal and coachable individual, with a mix of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2+ years’ experience as an Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, Project Accountant or similar role.
• Experience working with international stakeholders with limited financial management knowledge.
• Demonstrated working knowledge with financial management systems and Microsoft programs.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to communicate technical financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong desire and motivation to work in the Not-for-Profit sector, utilising your professional skills to make a difference in the world.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights, and be available to work from our Sydney Office at least two days per week.

Why should you consider working for Caritas Australia?

Working at Caritas Australia, you will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements to maintain your work/life balance, including work from home and flexible hours;
• Continued professional development and learning, with on-the-job mentoring and coaching;
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging;
• Annual remuneration and benefits reviews to ensure you are fairly compensated for your contribution to Caritas Australia; and
• Knowing that you are playing a critical role in enhancing the lives of vulnerable groups globally.

For any further questions or enquiries, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Programs Finance Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs or call (02) 8488 8419. Otherwise, please submit you cover letter and CV through the relevant links.

Our commitment to safeguarding

At Caritas Australia, we recognise the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults towards whom we have a special responsibility. If you are offered this position, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including police checks and reference checks. If the position requires a Working with Children Check or foreign police check, it is your responsibility to obtain one before starting work. You will also be required to sign our Code of Conduct which includes a section on Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults as well as to abide by our safeguarding policies.

Our commitment to diversity

At Caritas Australia, we support an inclusive and diverse workforce. In particular we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for all advertised positions.

Our commitment to safety and wellbeing

As part of the recruitment process for this role, you may be required to undertake various background checks. You may also be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.