Careers at Asia Society Australia

Associate Director, Finance & Operations

Position:                       Associate Director, Finance & Operations

Location:                      Sydney

Work type:                    Part-time – 3 days (Flexible)

Start date:                    As soon as possible  

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Overview

Exciting opportunity awaits passionate Finance and Operations manager to take full ownership of the financial and operational management of Asia Society Australia. We offer flexibility, supportive team environment, competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth.

About us
For over 60 years globally and 20 years in Australia, Asia Society has been building bridges of understanding between Asia, Australia and the United States across business, policy, education and the arts.  Asia Society Australia is Australia’s leading national centre for engagement with Asia, with a centre in Melbourne and an office in Sydney. We are a not-for-profit, non-governmental and non-political organisation empowered by leading Australian and regional business, government, education and cultural institutions. Asia Society Australia is a centre of Asia Society – a preeminent global non-profit organisation dedicated to Asia, founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, with centres in New York, Hong Kong, Houston, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, San Francisco, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington, DC and Zurich.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking a proactive accounting specialist with proven experience and expertise in financial management of an SME or not for profit organisation. Together, with an experienced Administration Assistant, you will set and deliver the strategic financial and operational direction of the growing and dynamic business.

• Manage accurate and complete recording of all business transactions
• Prepare the month end accounting process and reconciliations
• Prepare Payroll, PAYG, BAS and FBT returns
• Quarterly financial reporting by office including financial performance commentary
• Budgeting, cashflow forecasting and variance analysis
• Co-ordination of annual external audit
• Develop and manage internal office operations, including membership process, database integrity, general administration, and support services
• Continue to identify process improvements / system upgrades

What We Need:   

• Min 7 years+ experience in financial management of SME or not-for-profit
• Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting with CA /CPA desirable.
• Expert and recent experience in Xero, especially tracking categories
• Advanced skills in financial analysis and problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to adapt to new systems
• Interest and/or experience in Asia desirable

What We Offer:

• Attractive salary package including salary packaging and staff benefits
• Flexible working hours/location in a supportive, fun, small team environment 
• Career growth, on-going training, and professional development plan
• Purpose-driven, respected global organisation

Apply:

Apply now by e-mailing your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate to Philipp Ivanov, CEO, Asia Society Australia at hr_aus@asiasociety.org. Please indicate the job title in the subject line.

No recruitment agencies please.