Finance Officer

About us:

CentacareFNQ is the social services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, providing services that support individuals, families and communities across Far North Queensland. Our work is guided by our Mission, Vision and Values, and by a strong commitment to service, dignity and social justice.

Our vision is of an inclusive and resilient community, strengthened by our shared purpose to make a positive difference together.

Here your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported. As part of our team, you can enjoy:

• Attractive Remuneration Structure: Part time, 22.5-30-hours per week, with flexible working arrangements available.
• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900, plus $2,649 Meal Entertainment Cap per year to increase your take-home pay (superannuation may be paid in addition, subject to ATO limits).
• Generous Leave Package: Five weeks annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to two additional weeks each year.
• Gift Day: Enjoy an additional paid day off following Boxing Day if it falls on your usual workday.
• Professional Development: Tailored leadership development, peer collaboration opportunities, and access to sector training.
• Values-Based Culture: Join a supportive, mission-driven organisation that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and community impact.

Exciting opportunities currently exists at Centacare FNQ for a self-motivated Finance Officer to join our dynamic team in Cairns.

As a Finance Officer, you will be part of a team of Finance Officers responsible for performing tasks associated with the financial operations of Centacare FNQ and Catholic Early Learning and Care (CELC) including the day-to-day accounting function, financial transactions and processing and statutory compliance. You will have a productive working relationship with other Centacare and CELC service areas to achieve efficient, effective and accountable outcomes for the organisation. 

Your role:

• Accounts Receivable,
• Accounts Payable,
• Banking and Receipting,
• General Ledger Maintenance,
• Asset Accounting,
• Financial/Management Reporting,
• Grant Funding, and
• Statutory Compliance,
• Contribute to, and be part of, the organisational culture with a focus on Mission and Vision, teamwork, cooperation, client service, quality, safety and confidentiality.
• Provide excellence in customer-centred service delivery and continuous service improvement to ensure customer needs and expectations are met.
• Provide assistance to staff on Centacare FNQ and CELC accounts processes.
• Process invoices, prepare journals and the entry of transactions into the relevant finance systems ensuring financial delegations and program budgets are adhered to.
• Reconcile accounts including bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts.
• Respond to and investigate or escalate accounts related queries from multiple stakeholders.
• Undertake regular analysis and reporting (e.g. aged debtors, aged creditors)
• Assist with the management of the department’s fleet and ensure appropriate fuel card controls.
• Assist in the accurate and efficient maintenance of financial and administration records.
• Assist the Finance Manager and Team Leader, Finance with the preparation of applications, financial reports and other duties that may require research, a high degree of judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Support CELC Nominated Supervisors in understanding and utilising the Child Care Management System (CCMS), as required.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the CCMS system, as required.
• Prepare and participate in the external financial audits.
• Maintain a high level of skill in Microsoft Office and other business systems particularly Case Management Software (CSNET; Fixus; Penelope; Employee Assistance Programs) and CCMS (OWNA).

Essential Qualifications/Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification relevant to the position and experience in accounts payable and receivable, GST reporting, general ledgers and financial reporting.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle. Proof of driver license must be provided before commencement of duty.
• A valid Positive Notice Blue Card and Yellow Card– No Card, No Start laws apply.
• Have and maintain a satisfactory National Police Certificate.