Finance Officer

At SACA, we're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Finance Officer to join our Finance team.

This is more than a traditional accounts payable role. You'll be the go-to person for suppliers and colleagues across the business, helping ensure invoices, payments, reconciliations and purchasing processes run smoothly and efficiently. You'll also play an important role in strengthening financial controls, identifying process improvements and supporting a high-performing finance team.



Key responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships and provide great customer service
• Take pride in accuracy and getting the details right
• Bring order to complexity and find smarter ways of working
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

It would also be great if you have…

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business or bookkeeping, or similar relevant practical experience
• Demonstrated experience in a finance officer or accounts role, supporting core financial activities including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Unwavering integrity, authenticity, professionalism and a customer focus
• Ability to be flexible, collaborative and a positive influence in a small team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, liaison and active listening with a variety of people
• Ability to manage high workloads, with high attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Proven capability in preparing and maintaining balance sheet and account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• An understanding of financial information, including the identification of trends, risks and opportunities for management consideration
• A sound understanding of financial accounting and compliance requirements, with the desire to develop and maintain best practice in these areas
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar Accounting Software
• Working knowledge of Basware, or similar Purchase Order based system, would be beneficial

You will need also to hold a valid Working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one.



About SACA

The SACA is one of the nation's premier sporting bodies, with a vision for cricket to be Australia's favorite sport - a sport for all Australian's. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, and is responsible for overseeing and developing cricket on a State level.



The SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the SA Men's and Women's Teams and Adelaide Strikers women's and men's teams.



Why SACA?

At SACA, you'll be part of an organisation that is proudly shaping the future of cricket in South Australia while creating experiences that connect and inspire our community. Behind every match, event and strategic initiative is a team of talented people working together to make a meaningful impact.



We are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute. Our culture is built on the values of Being Kind, Being Brave and Doing Great Things Together, creating an environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.



You'll enjoy the opportunity to work with passionate colleagues, contribute to meaningful work, and grow your skills in an organisation that genuinely invests in its people. Whether you're supporting day-to-day operations or helping improve the way we work, you'll play an important role in our success both on and off the field.



What's in it for you?

SACA has an Employee Benefits Program which allows permanent staff to access a wide range of benefits and services whilst they are employed at SACA.

• SACA Membership Tickets - Staff will receive two SACA Members Tickets to allow them entry into all International and Domestic games in South Australia.
• Flexible Working -RnR Leave ensures staff recharge with a fifth week of annual leave.
• Discounts with Partners - Enjoy discounted rates at places such as Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb, Oval Hotel, New Balance, SACA's wine partner - the list continues!
• Wellbeing and Social Club Programs - Healthy Living initiatives are organised alongside medical checks to support employee wellbeing.
• Reward and Development - SACA has monthly employee recognition awards and learning and development initiatives.

Want to join our team?

If you're looking for a role where your work has real impact, your contribution is valued, and you're part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in doing great things together as we honour cricket's heritage, shape its future and connect communities across South Australia.



Applications close - 23rd August 2026. Providing a cover letter will be highly favourable.



At SACA we are committed to the ongoing journey of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities to all. We are proud to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours - our people value accountability, a team first approach and being world class.