Maryborough, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD
Riverside Christian College is a rapidly growing Prep – 12 independent Christian College located in Maryborough, Queensland providing both Day School and Distance Education. Riverside Christian College is a contemporary and innovative school, developing world-first educational initiatives for students. Our vision is to provide quality Christian education that develops character and empowers students to impact their community.
The College is a supportive and respectful environment defined by its Christian ethos and values framework reflecting and encouraging behaviours aligned with our College values of Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Faith and Community. To do this we strive to be leaders of excellence in Teaching and Learning, Faith Development, Community Engagement and Organisational rigour. The Finance Manager leads the finance team and is a direct report to the Business Manager. The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial functions including managing the oversite of accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, payroll and other financial and administrative functions. The Finance Manager will also provide commercial support to the senior leadership team and oversee printing and dispatch department. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Management
• Leadership of the finance team • Development and performance management of finance staff • Development of relationships with the Finance Committee members, senior management, key staff and internal stakeholders • Development of professional networks with independent schools, external stakeholders, service providers and local professionals. • Prepare the annual financial statements in accordance with statutory requirements • Liaise with the Business Manager and assist external auditors in interim and annual audit of the College. • Prepare and compile all regulatory compliance and reporting requirements within the compliance timetable including financial questionnaires, GST and FBT returns • Prepare management accounts for presentation to budget managers and the College Finance Committee, as required • Assist the Business Manager with the preparation of the Annual Budget and implement effective mechanisms for its ongoing review • Monitor cash flow providing reports and forecasts as required • Contribute to the ongoing development of the College's financial management systems • Develop and ensure internal controls are adhered to and maintained • General ledger maintenance and control • Ensure ongoing maintenance and reconciliation of the College Asset Register, including regular audit of assets and conditions. Payroll
• All functioning aspects of the payroll system • Timely preparation of the regular payroll runs • Management of all applicable employee contract remuneration data • Development of applicable payroll trend data that supports manpower planning • Develop and utilise applicable internal auditing tools to ensure continual compliance with all necessary legislative and applicable financial standards • Salary packaging for employees. Other duties as directed by the Principal and/or Business Manager
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE
• Qualifications in Business / Commerce with accounting or finance are essential • Applicable experience of five (5) years minimum • CPA/CA Qualifications or near completion • Demonstrated experience in the management of staff, projects and financial systems • Experience & knowledge using accounting database systems such as TASS within a school system preferred, but not essential
• It is essential the applicant possesses strong Christian character and is supportive of the College Christian values. SELECTION CRITERIA
• The ability to work effectively and cooperatively in small, cross-functional teams and to model to values of Riverside Christian College • Demonstrated experience in financial management, internal controls, statutory reporting and accounting practices • Demonstrated ability to manage staff including their conduct, development and performance • Qualifications and experience in business / commerce with accounting. CPA / CA or completing. APPLY NOW
Position may be filled earlier if suitable applicant is recruited. Covering Letter addressing the key selection criteria and Resume, including contact details for two professional references (one of which may be a pastoral reference from your local church)
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Welcome to Riverside Christian College where the focus is on student learning in a happy, supportive and safe environment. Riverside is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational school that serves students in the Maryborough and Fraser Coast region of Queensland in its Day School, as well as both nationally and internationally through its Distance Education School and Online School. Riverside Christian College has a total enrolment of approximately 800 students from the Preparatory Year to Year 12 through its Day and Distance Educaiton Schools. Our students are encouraged to develop holistically in a caring environment based on Christian principles and values. What you can expect of an education at Riverside Christian College: A commitment to excellence. A balanced program that introduces each student to a wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities. A disciplined and stimulating environment where individual endeavour and achievement are recognised and celebrated. A community that aims to develop each student in mind, body and spirit, and to foster responsibility and leadership. A staff who live and work by Christian values, teaching students respect for themselves, their community and the wider public. In educating for life, the College is concerned for the whole person, including the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, aesthetic, emotional, cultural and physical development of each of our students. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website Welcome to Riverside Christian College where the focus is on student learning in a happy, supportive and safe environment. Riverside is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational school that serves students in the Maryborough and Fraser Coast region of Queensland in its Day School, as well as both nationally and internationally through its Distance Education School and Online School. Riverside Christian College has a total enrolment of approximately 800 students from the Preparatory Year to Year 12 through its Day and Distance Educaiton Schools. Our students are encouraged to develop holistically in a caring environment based on Christian principles and values. What you can expect of an education at Riverside Christian College: A commitment to excellence. A balanced program that introduces each student to a wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities. A disciplined and stimulating environment where individual endeavour and achievement are recognised and celebrated. A community that aims to develop each student in mind, body and spirit, and to foster responsibility and leadership. A staff who live and work by Christian values, teaching students respect for themselves, their community and the wider public. In educating for life, the College is concerned for the whole person, including the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, aesthetic, emotional, cultural and physical development of each of our students. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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