• Temporary role - Up to 18 months

ABOUT NSW POLICE LEGACY

New South Wales Police Legacy (NSWPL) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to caring for the Police Family since 1987. NSWPL has eleven employees, overseen by a Board of Directors.

OUR VISION

The charity that supports the families of serving and retired police officers impacted by loss.

OUR PURPOSE

Provide support and social connection for the families of deceased officers.

OUR VALUES

Respect: We honour the proud traditions of policing and the Police Family

Compassion: We take pride in providing compassionate and long-term support to the people in our care

Family: We embrace the camaraderie and unique bond found across the Police Family

Trust: We are a trusted partner for our legatees and supporters

Further information can be obtained by viewing our internet site at: www.policelegacynsw.org.au

ABOUT THE FINANCE MANAGER ROLE

The Finance Manager is a key role in the governance and control of NSWPL’s financial Mission and Policies. The key accountabilities are to supervise the bookkeeping function of the organisation and fulfil the financial reporting and regulatory obligations for NSWPL. The Finance Manager is also the key liaison person for the annual financial audit of NSWPL.

The Treasurer, Finance Committee with the Chief Operating Officer are dependent upon the Finance Manager being able to operate autonomously, in the knowledge that the incumbent is reliable, will initiate action and proactively raise risks and issues for management attention.

It is important to the success of the small team that the Finance Manager will willingly provide assistance to others during peak workloads, including carrying out work that is outside the strict scope of the Finance Manager Position Description such as attending and assisting at Legatee events. The attached position description provides further details on the key aspects of this role.

Key Accountabilities

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Cash & Payroll Processing
• Taxation & Superannuation
• Budgeting & Reporting
• Investment
• Compliance & Governance

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Economics or other relevant business degree, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Proven background in managing accounts and the general ledger.
• Demonstrable experience and background in preparing and analysing financial reports.
• Prior experience in completing official returns, such as taxation and superannuation documents, and returns relating to companies. regulation.
• Good computer knowledge including Outlook, Word, Excel and data entry.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting practices and professional standards
• Good working knowledge of not-for-profit environment, including government benefits and compliance requirements of organisations in the sector.
• Working knowledge of general office practice and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information, analyses and risks to Board members who do not have a financial background.

Before starting work with NSW Police Legacy you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

The role is for a Temporary Period of up to 18 months with the successful applicant able to start Mid January 2024.

A position description is attached.