• Location of role: Grafton NSW
• Status: full time permanent appointment

About Many Rivers

Inspired by Christian values, Many Rivers exists to help Indigenous and other Australians in disadvantaged circumstances to improve their situations through the provision of microenterprise development.

Our clients are seeking to move from welfare dependency to self-reliance, to make a valuable contribution to their communities and to the broader economy. We create change and economic opportunities through our work.

Finance and Operations Support Role

Working within our regional Grafton office, you will be part of a small, high performing, energetic and fun Finance team, collectively focused on providing high-quality support to the organisation.

This diverse role will enable you to immerse yourself in finance and accounting activities undertaken by the team. We are seeking someone who is interested in the bigger picture, enjoys problem solving, is creative, flexible and has excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to progress their financial accounting career, with the ability to learn and be mentored from senior, experienced CA and CPA finance professionals.

Primary Role Responsibilities 

• Financial Accounting and Reporting support, including assisting with month and year end close activities, such as GL reconciliations, subledger maintenance, preparation of workpapers, preparation of management reporting and analysis
• Support activities including procurement, motor vehicle fleet monitoring and maintenance, staff travel and monitoring of funding agreements.
• Accounts payable and receivable support; and
• Payroll administration and reporting support.

Who We Are Looking For?

Our new team member will have completed their University studies and have between 1-2 years’ work experience in an Accounting Practice.  We are looking for a team member with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and a drive to deliver fast-paced, reliable, quality support, under high-level guidance. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to be mentored by qualified CA and CPA Professionals and work towards obtaining a CA or CPA qualification. Study assistance will be offered for the right candidate!

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated capacity to utilise ERP financial systems (such as Xero / MYOB / Microsoft Dynamics FinOps).
• Intermediate MS Office Skills.
• Experience in organisational/administration support and accounts payable/receivable would be an advantage

Does this sound like you?

We are commencing interviews as and when we receive suitable interest. Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience and how this will add value to this role along with your updated resume. Suitable applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, Criminal History check, Equifax Check and Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check, where applicable. 

For further information or for a full position description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Finance Operations Support - Grafton enquiry via EthicalJobs, or visit www.manyrivers.org.au.