About the Organisation:

The Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) which is governed by a community elected Board of Directors. It is committed to the provision of a high quality range of services which will foster and support positive and fulfilling lifestyles for individuals and families within our community. These services are delivered in a professional and efficient manner and in keeping with our culture, traditions and heritage.

DDACL’s Corporate Services Unit provides the support functions and technical guidance in specialist areas including Governance, Quality and Accreditation, Finance, HR, Infrastructure (properties, buildings and utilities), and Communications & Marketing to ensure that DDACL operates effectively and efficiently and can respond to the changing external and internal environment.

DDACL is a family friendly, flexible, supportive workplace that supports staff and encourages training and development. This position provides a great opportunity to work with the Aboriginal community in Southern Metropolitan Melbourne.

Summary of Position:

The position sits within the DDACL Corporate Services Unit reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant and works closely with the CEO and Manager Corporate Services.

The Accountant is responsible for coordinating the centralised day to day financial transactions for the organisation and maintaining all financial systems and databases.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Senior Financial Accountant.
• Maintain Financial Databases.
• Manage Creditor and Debtor Processes for both internal and external clients/suppliers in accordance with policy.
• Processing of payroll in accordance with DDACL Policies and Procedures.
• Manage payroll processes including Salary Packaging and Superannuation.
• Audit payroll data in accordance with DDACL policy and procedures.
• Support managers to develop and analyse program budgets.
• Perform financial reconciliations and deal with outstanding issues.
• Coordinate financial authorisations in accordance with Delegation Table/Board Approval.
• Prepare financial quotes ensuring accuracy.
• Analysis and preparation of data and reports relating to financial transactions.
• Action financial checklists and delegated ad hoc actions items by due date.
• Review and respond to all enquiries in a timely manner.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies with financial transactions and policies.
• Prioritise tasks to ensure individual and team deadlines are met.
• Provide support to other team members and operate in accordance with team objectives.
• Provide training to other staff as required.
• Ensure delegated processes are documented and up to date, to ensure succession of the team.
• Finance Support Duties as required.
• Prepare financial reports for the CEO, Manager of Corporate Services and the Board including budgets vs actuals, etc.
• Develop and implement best practice policies, systems and procedures relevant to the position.
• Ensure the communications Risk Management register is contemporary and maintain relevant compliance obligations.
• Other duties as directed.

Internal:

• Model and abide by DDACL Values, Code of Conduct and Policy and Procedures.
• Participate actively in professional development activities.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings and other community activities as requested.
• Ensure that you adhere to legislative requirements.
• Ensure that you report any risks identified immediately to your supervisor.
• Ensure that all staff are provided with and operate in a safe environment in accordance with DDACL’s OHS policies and procedures.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Health, Safety and Environment:

Provide and maintain a working environment that, as far as reasonably practicable, is safe and without risk to the health, safety and wellbeing of all (employees, contractors, volunteers, clients and families).

Main Activities:

• Takes responsibility with regard to the health and safety in the workplace of themselves and others.
• Creates awareness amongst DDACL employees of health and safety policy and regulation.
• Conducts themselves in a manner which supports health and safety policy and regulation.
• Complies with health and safety policy and procedure implemented by the organisation in the interests of HSE.
• Reports any incidents or near misses to immediate supervisor using approved procedures in a diligent and timely manner.
• Asks questions or seeks instructions if unsure or unclear on any matter likely to cause harm.
• Ensure the protection of the community is paramount whilst delivering and visiting services off-site and on-site.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Qualifications / Experience:

• Qualified Accountant, with minimum 1 year relevant experience.
• Excellent general computer and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated high level of experience with Budgetlink.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively with the Corporate Services Team and maintain a high level of confidentiality in relation to the organisations and individual information.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to relate to and work positively with DDACL staff and managers.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience in a not-for-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of ACCHO and/or government community and health sector environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment: To the organisation’s goals and objectives and ability to take direction from management. Commitment to child centred practice, family strengthening and empowerment and the ability to work in partnership with families to meet agreed goals that facilitate safe and nurturing environments for children and young people.
• Empathy and Cultural Awareness: Communicates well, diplomatic, empathetic, caring and relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from the local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others’ ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within a group. Focuses on the pursuit of best practice in service delivery. Able to develop strong working relationships with staff and external contacts.
• Resilience: Perseveres to achieve goals, copes effectively with setbacks and disappointments; remains calm and in control under pressure; accepts feedback.
• Reliable and Punctual: A high level of punctuality and reliability is required.

Safety Screening:

You would also possess a unrestricted current Driver Licence, Working with Children check, be willing to undertake a Police background check and provide proof of vaccination status.

Other:

• Ongoing employment is subject to funding availability.
• A 6-month probationary period applies.

Benefits:

As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as flexible working (subject to role), salary packaging, free onsite parking, 400 metre walk from Hallam train station, and access to additional leave on NAIDOC day as well as between Christmas and New Year.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

If working for an Aboriginal not for profit organisation where you can make a real difference to the community and working with a supportive experienced team who are purpose driven and focused on continuous improvement sounds appealing, apply now!

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

DDACL is committed to building a culture that values diversity and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities, especially those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.