• Location: Mullumbimby Office
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
• Position Classification: Management
• Hours per Week: 12 – 16 hours as required
• Remuneration: Full-time equivalent salary of $80k

Purpose of Position

The Finance Manager is a member of the leadership team and supports the strategic objectives of Rainforest Rescue by providing sound financial management.

The position is responsible for all areas of financial management at Rainforest Rescue including providing accurate and timely financial reports, analysis and recommendations to assist with effective corporate governance and decision making. The position is responsible for the day to day finance and administration functions of Rainforest Rescue including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, financial acquittals, forecasting and general office administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the organisation’s compliance obligations, particularly those related to DGR.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the organisation’s budgeting and forecasting processes including financial modelling, reporting, analysis and make informed recommendations based on this
• Coordinate and deliver fit for purpose financial reporting and analysis to key stakeholders including managers, Executive, Board and funding bodies (e.g. Department of Health)
• Regularly engage with managers and lead discussions on financial planning and performance, including recommendations to the CEO and Board on the allocation of financial resources
• Undertake regular cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Provide regular reports to the Finance Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Board regarding financial performance and compliance.
• Processing and maintenance of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, banking, asset records and office administration activities
• Ensure the completion of key financial reporting within agreed/statutory timeframes, such as:
  • Month-end financial reports and reconciliations
  • Annual Financial Statements
  • External financial audits
  • Program reporting to funding bodies including budgets and acquittals
  • PAYG, BAS, IAS and FBT returns
• Completion of annual audit including liaising and managing the relationship with external auditors and reporting to the Board
• Meeting of compliance requirements
• System administrator for financial and payroll business applications
• Ensure policies and procedures remain relevant and up to date and are implemented
• Identify and develop enhancements and add value to the existing processes through the development of continuous improvement opportunities

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Qualified CA or CPA with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience with managing accounting functions including payroll, accounts receivable and payable, budgeting and asset management
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
  • remain calm under pressure and manage workload to meet challenging deadlines
• Well-developed problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and ability to produce timely and quality results
• Demonstrated experience in developing value-adding financial systems and/or processes
• Demonstrated competence in the use of a range of relevant software including Microsoft Word, Excel, MYOB & Xero

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector

About Rainforest Rescue

Rainforest Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation that has been protecting and restoring rainforests in Australia and internationally since March 1999, providing opportunities for businesses and individuals to engage in meaningful rainforest conservation. Their projects protect high-conservation value rainforests through purchase and nature refuge certification, ensuring essential habitat and biodiversity is maintained. They restore rainforests through local gene-stock seed sourcing, propagation, planting and maintenance programs run from their Daintree Rainforest Native Nursery. Working with partners to extend capacity and improve conservation outcomes, Rainforest Rescue has a strong track record and well-earned reputation as a reliable, effective conservation partner whose work is based on good science and integrity. They are making good on their vision to Protect Rainforests Forever.

No phone calls, please. We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date.