Finance & Operations Manager

Mukti Australia. (Mukti) https://mukti.org.au

The Organisation

Mukti is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable women and children in India and Sri Lanka, mainly through its focus on empowerment, education, and rehabilitation. Mukti has been supporting our partners since 1903 here in Australia. They have been providing safe housing (India) , healthcare, and vocational training; Mukti works to break the cycle of poverty and abuse. Our holistic approach addresses immediate needs and equips individuals with the tools to create sustainable, positive change in their communities. Through partnerships and grassroots efforts, Mukti has significantly impacted thousands of women’s lives, “Making freedom a reality for women and children in India and Sri Lanka.”

The Position:

Reporting to and working closely with the Mukti National Director, you will be a key Executive Leadership team member overseeing and enhancing the day-to-day finance and operating Activities. This critical role involves Finance, Human Resources, and Administration responsibility, ensuring that Mukti’s resources are effectively stewarded.

The role is full-time with the option of reverting to being .8.

Mukti is looking for someone who can lead and manage a team and work independently and is passionate about using their skills and experience to contribute to making a difference.

About you

Mukti is looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys working both in and outside the office. You thrive on developing and maintaining relationships with staff, volunteers, sponsors and other Mukti stakeholders. 

  • Is a Team player, happy to pitch in when necessary

  • Has a friendly manner on phone and in person

  • Is a multi-tasker

  • Has excellent communication and interrelationship skills

  • Has a commitment to the ethos of Mukti both professionally and personally

  • Is proactive, with good problem-solving abilities

  • Is experienced in finance and financial & management reporting.

  • Has high level administration and organisational skills

  • Is experienced in management and leadership roles

  • Has strong operational skills including ability to organise staff, allocate resources, manage performance, build systems, manage projects

  • Has excellent IT skills and experience with the MS Office, Mailchimp, email management

  • Strong understanding and sensitivity of cross-cultural issues

 

Your application

In your covering letter, accompanied by your CV, please address the following matters:

  • A commitment to working within a Christian environment and promoting the vision and mission of Mukti.

  • Your tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance and membership of the leading accounting bodies (CAANZ or CPA Australia).

  • Proven leadership experience in a similar role

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

  • An approachable “rolled up sleeves” approach

A detailed Role description is available by emailing: nationaldirector@mukti.org.au

 

If you enjoy working with a team and contributing to making a difference, please send your CV and a short cover letter to nationaldirector@mukti.org.au. We prefer to receive your application by 9 a.m. Thursday, 24th April 2025.

Confidential applications should be made in Word format to nationaldirector@mukti.org.au.  

 

Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered