Main characteristics
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Company
- MARSS AUSTRALIA INC.
- Salary
- $65,000 $85,000 per year
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Accounting
Job summary
MARSS AUSTRALIA INC.MARSS Australia Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that empowers migrants, refugees, humanitarian entrants, and asylum seekers to settle in the ACT and surrounding regions. MARSS has over forty years of experience delivering settlement services to Canberras newest community members, and today is a leading settlement service provider, community housing provider and registered training organisation.
All our programs and services are free of charge for clients - we are passionate about helping refugees, asylums seekers and migrants to overcome the barriers they face to participating economically and socially in Australia.
About the role
MARSS is looking for an experienced bookkeeper. This role plays an important part in enabling MARSS to welcome and support Canberras culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Responsibilities include: Data entry (recording financial transactions and balancing the books)Reconcile bank accountsAccounts payable and accounts receivableMYOBRecord and Reporting ManagementBusiness strategy (creating budgets and forecasts)PayrollTax FilingEnd of year reportingUnderstanding and preparation for audit and complianceMonthly financial reporting and tracking spending against program and project budgets
PROFILEExceptional verbal and written communication skillsExceptional organisational & problem-solving skills.Strong attention to detailMust be proactive and be able to work independently or in a team environmentCurrent ACT Driver's licence and a Working with Vulnerable People card is preferred.Preferred worker rights - Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
RequirementsA diploma or higher qualification in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field.Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Skills/AttributesExcellent organisation and time management skillsStrong written and oral communications skillsUnderstanding of community servicesStrong team skills, an understanding of different perspectives and a commitment to working to develop a positive workplace culture. How to apply
Please submit your CV and a summary (no more than 750 words) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role and why you should be considered for this vacancy to Dewani Bakkum, CEO MARSS Australia ([email protected] ). Please contact 0434 744 620 with any questions.
Applications close COB Tuesday 31 March 2023.
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