Inspire financial confidence across our organisation in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. You will proactively seek opportunities to implement innovative financial solutions and partner with our State Director NT & WA to steer the financial performance of the state office and its programs. We need you to ensure the effective use of resources to fulfil our commitments to our stakeholders, and make sure that we are accountable to donors and maintain the respect and trust of funding agencies, partners, and beneficiaries.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position, based in either our Darwin or Perth office*, you will work on timely and accurate financial and management reporting (including preparation of budgets and forecasts) on state office operations and programs, as well as overseeing the processing of income and expenditure. You will be part of our Finance team and report to our Finance Business Partner, Australian Services.

You will make an impact by:

• Preparing budgets and forecasts for state operations
• Assisting Regional Managers and the State Director with the development of budgets for proposals and tenders for new programs
• Preparing and reviewing month end reports and commentary
• Preparing donor acquittals and supporting the central finance team with audit processes
• Supporting the State Director and Regional Managers with ongoing management and maintenance of the Award Management System

Does this sound like you?

You're motivated and passionate with the ability to bring creative solutions to the table, drive a positive team culture, and maintain a strong customer service focus. You are process driven, ensuring finance procedures and accounting principles are adhered to, and have strong negotiation skills that make you comfortable holding others to account. You work well under pressure in a proactive manner and have proven success in embedding continuous improvement in the workplace.

This role requires:

• Graduate degree in Accounting or other business-related degree
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a similar finance role
• Experience in management reporting and operational accounting

• Prior experience working with an ERP system

• Excellent time management and experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer literacy (including advanced Excel skills)

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.
In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Agile work environment including working from home
• Pet and child friendly work environment
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description -State Accountant, NT & WA

*While COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are in place, this role works remotely (i.e. from home or an alternative location). Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, the role will be based in our office in Darwin or Perth.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the listed closing date if our preferred candidate is identified early.
Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.