Finance Manager

Description:

The Finance Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations.

About the company:
Payneham and Dudley Park Cemeteries provides a full range of burial, cremation, and memorialisation services. Managed through a Trust, we are registered as a not-for-profit organisation that provides burial and memorialisation services. We have 2 locations across Adelaide, Dudley Park, north of the city (where this role is based), and Payneham Cemetery, located on Marian Road, Payneham South.
What we offer:
• A positive culture, in a tight knit team, with a focus on supporting the customer and client base.
• A varied role, with a focus on all finance and IT activities.
• The opportunity to suggest and implement processes for improvement in your role and the wider organisation.
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate client and community-focussed organisation.
Role overview:
The Finance Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the Board.
Main responsibilities:
• Oversee and manage the operations of the Trust.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and budgets, and maintain all financial records.
• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and tax obligations.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies.
• Produce financial reports as required by the General Manager and the Trust.
• All employee payroll activities, including the pay run, and managing records for all staff leave and accruals.
• Handle Workcover claims.
• Develop a knowledge of cemetery record keeping, accessing those records, and reporting results to members of the public.
• Undertake IT related activities for the office / team.
• Attend Board meetings, document meeting notes and actions.
• Support the team with administrative duties as required.
What you will bring:
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Qualification in Accounting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a stand-alone role.
• Experience in payroll systems and employee entitlements.
• An understanding of Modern Awards, and motivation to upskill in the Award specific for the organisation.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (specifically Windows 11, Excel, MYOB, and XERO).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to speak to all internal and external stakeholders, including Board members, employees, and members of the public.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
To Apply:
Click apply now and upload a current Resume in Word format.
Application Process:
All applicants will be contacted via email in the first instance to advise if progressing or if unsuccessful. For further information and a confidential discussion contact Michaella Prow on 0434 983 743 / recruitment@esshr.com.au.
Please note this role is based in Adelaide, so you need to be in Australia currently with full working rights to be considered.