Bookkeeper

Position Summary

Responsible for day-to-day financial record-keeping, helping Wyndham Basketball Association to stay organized and maximise its financial position and identification of financial risks, track its financial position against budget and identify areas of opportunity for the association. The appointed candidate must successfully build strong and vibrant relationships with the WBA Staff, board, members, supporters, volunteers, as well as Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia.

The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Executive Committee Treasurer, the external Accountant, and external auditor to ensure Wyndham Basketball maintains good governance and compliance.

The Bookkeeper must possess bookkeeping experience, ideally in the sports industry. Experience with Xero is required, and relevant qualifications are advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities

·       Completing monthly invoicing (currently in Xero)

·       Maintain current knowledge and trends of standarised package of the WBA

·       Processing accounts payable on a weekly basis

·       Processing fortnightly payroll and superannuation for salary staff

·       Reconciling accounts on a regular basis (minimum of monthly)

·       Producing financial reports (minimum of monthly or as directed by the Treasurer)

·       Prepare financials for quarterly BAS

·       Identify trends of spending against budget

·       Financial management of assets and completing a depreciation schedule

·       Handle communication and requests from customers / domestic clubs

·       High attention to detail in record entry to ensure compliance

·       Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting

·       Assist with monitoring of budget adherence

·       Managing Accounts Receivable and recovering funds where required (liaising with the Treasurer)