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Finance & Operations Assistant - Oceania & USA

The Fred Hollows Foundation
  • Key role to strengthen The Foundation's global operating environment
  • Do you want to do work that matters and contribute to ending avoidable blindness
  • Location Darwin preferred

Do you want to do work that really matters? Professor Fred Hollows is widely acknowledged as a great Australian. He was an innovator who believed in rolling up his sleeves and getting things done. The Fred Hollows Foundation is determined to continue Fred's legacy to work for a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired."

We are one of Australia's most respected Not for Profits and are known around the world as a leading international development organisation that works with purpose and determination. Our goals are ambitious, focused and achievable, making what we do even more exciting!

About the role

The Finance & Operations Assistant - Oceania & USA HUB will lead on the transactional, administrative, operational and project support required by the team in the context of a Global operating environment. Ensure global consistency to, accounting standards, procurement practices and contract management practices.

Key responsibilities & outcomes

  • Implement payroll transactional inputs to enable accurate and timely payroll delivery
  • Assist in producing all relevant materials and reports that aid in communication between stakeholders.
  • Set-up contract requirements within the necessary systems to ensure timely payment and ensure payments are made in line with contractual arrangements and procurement procedures
  • Provide project administrative support to monitor, organise and improve project tracking systems.
  • Coordinate, in conjunction with the Commercial Partner, the schedule for financial payments such as raising purchase orders, payment of invoices, and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and accounts, ensuring all are completed to deadlines.
  • Assist with producing month end accounts, budgets & cashflows
  • Web and document editing, scanning, filing and records management
  • Governance and compliance administrative support, including providing input into policies & procedures

About You

  • A minimum of 5 years proven experience in a finance position including AP and month end processes
  • Experience supporting office and project requirements for a small and diverse team
  • Demonstrated experience processing payroll and liaising with key stakeholders to resolve any issues
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to procurement and contract management transactions and payment processes
  • Demonstrated experience managing transactions across multiple technology solutions
  • Prior experience in creating and maintaining project and administrative systems such as procedures, policies, files and records

The nice to haves!

  • An interest to work with an international NGO specialising in the eye-healthcare sector
  • Experience with International and Domestic payment platforms.
  • Prior experience of working in a global and complex organisation
  • Processing payroll through SAP SuccessFactors is highly desirable
  • Utilising iPOS or similar, to undertake transactional cycle or procure to pay

Like the people we serve, we know everyone is different. We do not want our people to blend in, in fact we want them to stand out. We recognise that innovative thinking comes from having a diverse work force, so if you are good at what you do and want to make an impact then come as you are.

How to apply and who to contact

Applications can be made by clicking apply, completing the online application form and attaching an up to date resume and letter of application.

To learn more about this position and life at The Fred Hollows Foundation please visit our Careers page.

Alternatively, if you would like to chat further with one of our Talent Acquisition Team member please email us at [email protected].

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

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