About Operation Mobilisation (OM) Australia:

OM Australia is part of the global OM International network. We work in 113 countries, motivating and equipping people to share God’s love with people from all over the world. OM seeks to help plant and strengthen churches, especially in areas of the world where Christ is least known. OM is committed to providing holistic care for struggling communities. Aid & Relief such as food, shelter, education, health services and crisis response are important components of what we do. We have seen first-hand the life-saving impact of loving care provided to refugees fleeing war, conflict, and persecution.

Due to added workload of implementing new ERP Finance System, we are excited by the opportunity to have a new team member to join our finance team. 

At OM Australia, you’ll join our friendly Finance team to help us serve other departments, offices, and OM workers, both in Australia and Overseas. You’ll help us as we continue our work on implementing new ERP Finance System, while continuing to meet our regular deadlines.

The Role – Finance Officer

  • Accounts Payable: Verify and process invoices for payment; ensure timely payment of bills and expenses; reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies; maintain accurate AP records and filing systems.

  • Accounts Receivable: Prepare and issue invoices to customers, donors, or grantors; record incoming payments and bank deposits; reconcile AR ledger with bank statements.

  • Payroll: Process payroll for all employees, including calculations for taxes, superannuation, and other deductions; maintain employee records and ensure compliance with tax and labour laws; manage salary packaging; prepare payroll reports and ensure accuracy of payments.

  • Bank Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations; ensure all transactions are recorded accurately in the accounting system.

  • Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and the Board; prepare and submit BAS, superannuation, and other statutory reports; support the preparation of annual financial statements for audit.

  • Compliance & Record-Keeping: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations; maintain accurate and organised financial records for audits and reporting purposes.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of the annual budget; monitor and report on actual vs. budget performance.

  • Other Duties: Support other Ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks as required; collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth financial operations.

The successful applicant’s skills:

  • Work well in a team with ability to cooperate and collaborate

  • Ability to work independently

  • Eager and quick to learn new tasks or software solutions

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills, ability to multi-task

  • Strong communication and problem solving skills

  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excellent knowledge of basic functions and formulas within Excel essential

  • 2 years finance experience desirable

  • Qualifications or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping

  • Servant hearted “can do” approach

If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat with you!

Apply by 17th Jan 2025 with CV and cover letter to our Head of Finance, at Xanthy.Kwong@om.org