54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, maximum-term position, based in either our Brisbane or Melbourne office*, you will work on timely and accurate financial and management reporting (including preparation of budgets and forecasts) on state office operations and programs, as well as overseeing the processing of income and expenditure. You will be part of our Finance team and report to our Head of Finance, 54 Reasons.

You will make an impact by:

• Preparing budgets and forecasts for state operations
• Assisting Regional Managers and the State Directors with the development of budgets for proposals and tenders for new programs
• Preparing and reviewing month end reports and commentary
• Preparing donor acquittals and supporting the central finance team with audit processes
• Supporting the State Directors and Regional Managers with ongoing management and maintenance of the Award Management System

Does this sound like you?

You’re motivated and passionate with the ability to bring creative solutions to the table, drive a positive team culture, and maintain a strong customer service focus. You are process driven, ensuring finance procedures and accounting principles are adhered to, and have strong negotiation skills that make you comfortable holding others to account. You work well under pressure in a proactive manner and have proven success in embedding continuous improvement in the workplace.

This role requires:

• Graduate degree in Accounting or other business-related degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a similar finance role
• Experience in management reporting and operational accounting

• Excellent time management and experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Very strong computer literacy (advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential)

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is 680+ people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Agile work environment including working from home
• Pet and child friendly work environment
• Full salary packaging benefits (please use this linkto see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
• Additional annual leave options available

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close 4pm AEST, Monday 17^th April 2023.

Position Description – Senior Management Accountant

For more information about this position, please contact Darren Sawyer on +61421337442 or [email protected]

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.