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We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

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About the Role

An excellent opportunity currently exists, to join a progressive and close-knit team within the CFA Finance function. This is a permanent role with exciting career development prospects and is located at CFA Headquarters in Burwood East.

Reporting to the Manager Shared Services, this position is responsible for providing guidance and advice in the processing of financial transactions and contributes to the financial management of the CFA.

More specifically the role involves:

• Ensuring checking processes are completed including end of month reports, account reconciliations, petty cash and cab charge.
• Processing electronic purchase order invoices, manual vendor invoices, vendor payments and transactions.
• Providing advice and guidance to departments on financial policy and governance.
• High level customer service and administrative support to internal and external clients.
• Development and maintenance of the CFA finance manual.
• Managing creditor account enquiries, payments and complaints.
• An up to date understanding of policy, legislative process and system changes.
• Filing and document maintenance.
• Ensuring Incident Finance processes are followed.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience in Accounts Payable preferably in a large, diverse organisation. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a quality focus are essential to the role, and you will have the ability to develop cooperative working relationships. Your computer skills, particularly in Excel and SAP accounting package will complement your ability to work proactively and with limited supervision.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways 

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. 

Applications close: 11:59pm 13 May 2024.

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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