Finance Officer - Personal Funds Management
melba support services, Australia
Job Description
- Values Based Not-For-Profit
- Excellent NFP Salary Packaging benefits
- Based in Lilydale, Victoria
About Us
For almost 50 years Melba Support Services has provided people with disabilities truly individualised services that create more choice and greater control. We see ourselves as a human rights organisation because we place the people who we support at the centre of everything we do. At Melba we believe in providing high-quality services and are proud to have over 1400 people across Victoria who choose to work with us.
As we continue to grow and serve the community, we look for new team members who share our values, are great with people, have lots of energy, are flexible and resilient and enjoy the close relationships you can build with others. Why not join our team?
The Position
This role is crucial in the efficient management and safeguarding of the finances of Residents in Supported Independent Living houses managed by Melba Support Services Australia.
- Support House Supervisors in their management of house finances and assist with monthly account reconciliations as allocated.
- Review and check reconciliation of House Accounts and ensure that funds are safeguarded and acquitted appropriately.
- Assist with the transfer of funds between bank accounts as required.
- Ensure flow of funds for all residents into the Trust Account. Resolve any non-payment issues in a timely manner limiting Melba’s debt exposure.
- Assist / liaise with house supervisors, in the management of debit cards associated with house accounts.
- Monitor the build-up of resident funds and liaise with staff to ensure funds are returned to the trust account.
- Download and distribute month end bank statements for all house accounts.
- Ensure residents have signed financial plans in place.
- Assist in the relocation of funds for resident movements and exits.
- Assist in the development and review of personal funds management policies, procedures and resources.
- Petty cash reconciliations / reimbursements for house accounts.
- Assist House Supervisors with the preparation of housekeeping budget.
- Provide monthly statements to Administrators.
- Maintain Access database for all residents.
- Monitor annual audit of PFM across designated homes.
- Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of house asset registers
- Ensure that PFM policies and procedures are being followed
- Ensure accurate record keeping of all PFM related transactions
- Continual process improvement
Our Ideal Candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, values and experience:
- Problem solving skills specifically relating to balancing and reconciling financial accounts
- Interpersonal skills, dealing with and supporting other internal and external stakeholders involved in Finance
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Computer skills Intermediate / Advance Microsoft Excel, Access database
- Passionate about human rights
- Flexible, resilient, and creative problem solver and initiative taker
- Proven financial accounting system experience
- Funds Management system experience desirable
- Experience working within a Finance Department in a medium sized business
- Experience in the Disability Sector
You will also bring with you
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
- Working with Children Check
- The right to work in Australia
- Capacity to wear Personal Protective Equipment including a mask, eye protection and gloves at certain times when directed
- COVID-19 Vaccination certificate
Please apply online by clicking the APPLY button so we can start a conversation with you.
In Return We Offer You:
Employment, salary and benefits in accordance with the Melba Support Services Incorporated Enterprise Agreement 2020 to 2023.
Beyond the financial, you’ll also enjoy the support we provide every staff member to be their best. You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, employee assistance and a 24/7 support line.
Why Choose Melba?
Helping someone achieve their personal outcomes is what drives our team. That might translate to supporting people in their daily living, at home, with their health and wellbeing, through lifelong learning, at work, participating socially and within the community, with relationships or through advocacy, choice and control.
We encourage you to visit our website to know more about us www.melbasupport.com.au
Our Services
Melba provides a range of services, including:
• Accommodation
• Daytime Participation a