Senior Finance Officer

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Canberra - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: $ 110 - 130
Posted on: 22 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Full-time and permanent position
  • Competitive salary ranges from $110K to $130K plus 12% superannuation
  • Opportunities for career and professional development
  • Support from a passionate and proactive team

About Anglican Diocesan Services Overview

Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS) is the principal provider of corporate services to the ministry units and agencies of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn and acts the employing entity for the unincorporated associations of the Diocese.

ADS provides comprehensive services in the areas of human resources finance IT property management and risk and compliance with the following objectives:

  • Provide for missional alignment across the Diocese
  • Provide Diocesan-wide consistency and standardisation within the areas of ADS while acknowledging the uniqueness and complexity of individual agencies and the services they provide to the community
  • Enable a process of continuous improvement in the provision of service standards ensuring efficiencies across the agencies are maximised leading to reductions in overall infrastructure costs

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Officer to oversee end-to-end financial operations compliance and reporting. This pivotal role ensures accuracy integrity and timeliness across financial functions while providing reliable insights to internal stakeholders and mentoring junior finance staff.

Youll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise will directly contribute to organisational success and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Operations Oversight: Lead daily financial processing supervise junior staff and ensure transaction accuracy.
  • Compliance & Statutory Requirements: Prepare and lodge statutory returns manage taxation and payroll compliance.
  • Financial Reporting: Drive month-end and year-end close prepare reconciliations and deliver internal/external reports.
  • Trust Fund or Portfolio Administration: Maintain accurate records and prepare reconciliations/distributions.
  • Project & Grant Financial Administration: Track project finances manage drawdowns payments and reporting.
  • Insurance & Contribution Processes: Support insurance and levy computations prepare schedules and summaries.
  • Payments & Receivables Administration: Oversee payroll uploads payment processing invoicing and debtor management.
  • Audit Support: Prepare documentation liaise with auditors and ensure smooth audit cycles.
  • General Financial Support: Provide insights to leadership and assist with ad hoc analysis.

Ideal Candidate

  • CA/CPA qualified working towards certification or intending to attain certification in the future.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in accounting/finance (7 years preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
  • Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end processes.
  • Proficiency in compliance statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.
  • Skilled in reconciliations journal preparation and financial reporting.
  • Experienced in accounting payroll and financial systems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Analytical and solution-focused able to interpret financial data and resolve discrepancies.
  • Proven ability to supervise and mentor junior finance staff.

Apply Now :

If youre ready to take ownership of critical financial operations and contribute to organisational success wed love to hear from you. Submit your CV and cover letter today.

For all enquiries please contact Venkata Kavuri by email at


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Full-time and permanent positionCompetitive salary ranges from $110K to $130K plus 12% superannuationOpportunities for career and professional developmentSupport from a passionate and proactive teamAbout Anglican Diocesan Services OverviewAnglican Diocesan Services (ADS) is the principal provider of...
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Key Skills

  • Accounting Software
  • Time Management
  • Accounts Administration
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Reconciliation
  • Administrative Skill
  • Leadership skills
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Accounts Management
  • Communication
  • Analysis Skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Team Player Spirit
  • Budgeting Skills
  • Accounts Payable