Finance Support Officer

Posted: 15/04/2025

Closing Date: 30/04/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: North Ryde NSW

Job Category: Finance & Operations

Why Baptist World Aid Australia?

If you have a desire to be part of a passionate, committed, people-oriented organisation that is committed to ending poverty… then you’re in the right place

Baptist World Aid Australia is an international Christian development organisation working in over 20 countries. We partner with like-minded organisations overseas to implement community development and disaster projects that empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty. Last year, our work directly benefited around 800,000 people.

When you join Baptist World Aid, you’ll become part of a rich, 60-year history. As a valued member of our finance team, you’ll be integral to achieving our mission of helping Australians tackle the injustice of global poverty.

We’re looking for someone with the know-how, passion, and commitment to inspire our faithful supporters to action on poverty… is it you?

The Finance Support Officer at Baptist World Aid Australia plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes within the organisation. This position is designed for an individual who is detail-oriented and possesses strong analytical skills, with a passion for contributing to the BWA mission.

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall financial health of the organisation, including:

• Assisting in Financial Reporting: Supporting the preparation and analysis of financial reports to provide insights into the organisation's performance.
• Data Entry and Management: Accurately entering financial data into accounting software and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Invoice Processing: Reviewing, processing, and following up on invoices from vendors and service providers to ensure timely payments.
• Reconciliation: Assisting with bank reconciliations and ensuring discrepancies are swiftly resolved.
• Payroll processing - processing BWA payroll fortnightly and other entities payroll
• Budget Monitoring: Aiding in tracking budget expenditures against planned budgets to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Support Audits: Providing necessary documentation and assistance during internal and external audits.
• Liaising with Team Members: Collaborating with other departments to streamline financial processes and enhance operational efficiency.

This position requires someone who can work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate a commitment to the values of Baptist World Aid Australia. The Finance Support Officer will play an integral part in fostering a culture of accountability and transparency within the organisation’s finance operations.

Who are we looking for?
You may be an Accounts Assistant looking for a change, a bookkeeper or an administrator who has had exposure to accounts.

Ideally, you will have

• Minimum of 2- 3 years experience in accounts payable and Australian payroll, with a good knowledge of accounting principles and GL processes and financial controls.
• Customer service orientated with a “can-do” attitude
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Aligned to the vision and mission and values of Baptist World Aid

It would be an advantage if you had

• Demonstrated ability in managing NetSuite or similar financial/ERP system
• Demonstrated experience in making international payments
• Not for profit salary packaging experience

What do we offer?

We want our people to live life to the full and have developed a range of Better World benefits to create a valued employee experience. Some of the ways we make this possible are;

• Salary sacrificing
• Staff Encounter Trips
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New year
• Life Leave
• Paid parental leave
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks
• Ability to purchase annual leave
• Recognition awards
• Flexible and remote work
• Learning and Development support
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplaincy support
• Superannuation Matching Contribution for those eligible

Applications close on Wednesday 30 April. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so please don't wait until the closing date to apply, we want to hear from you today

• Please note: Baptist World Aid is a safeguarding organisation and our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our activities. As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to undergo psychometric testing, police checks and working with children checks.

Baptist World Aid Australia values diversity. We are an inclusive workplace that understands the power of diversity and building a culture that provides a sense of belonging. We welcome all applicants who meet the position description criteria. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. If you have a disability and require adjustments to be made through the recruitment process, please reach out to one of our friendly team members and let us know at recruitment@baptistworldaid.org.au