Hume Anglican Grammar has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities. It has a strong sense of inclusivity and a community-minded focus.

In 2019, the School opened its second campus on an 8-hectare site on Donnybrook Road, 10kms and 10 minutes from the Mt Ridley campus. Commencing with junior primary, each year additional classes and year levels will be added so the campus will have an enrolment of 1,300 from Prep to Year 12. Next year the School will open its third primary campus on site in Kalkallo with an ultimate enrolment at capacity of some 600 students. 

This year, the school is expected to have a total enrolment of over 1,935 students (Mt Ridley 1,345, Donnybrook 480 and 110 Kalkallo students accommodated at Donnybrook) and employs some 210 staff - 150 teaching and 60 non-teaching.

The school is on a growth trajectory and in 2023 is expected to enrol over 2,250 students (Mt Ridley 1,400, Donnybrook 650 and Kalkallo 200). It will ultimately have some 3,350 students on the three campuses. with plans for further expansion.

Assistant Finance Manager:

In this newly created full-time, ongoing position, the primary purpose of the Assistant Finance Manager is to lead, mentor and support the finance team, manage the end-to-end accounting function including reporting and analysis, and maintain the General Ledger system.

With proven experience in leading a finance team, along with a tertiary qualification in accounting, the Assistant Finance Manager will ensure the School’s financial reporting system is accurately maintained, whilst promoting the School's philosophy, policies and procedures. 

The Assistant Finance Manager has a sound working knowledge of general accounting standards as well as bookkeeping processes. They attend work-related professional development activities, particularly in relation to accounting changes and Synergetic system requirements and maintain a network of other professionals to keep abreast of best practice.

The Assistant Finance Manager has five direct reports, being two members of the Accounts Receivable team, the Accounts Payable Officer, Payroll and Personnel Officer and Finance and Administration Officer, and reports to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leading the finance team to ensure smooth and timely operation of financial services
• Managing the month-end finance process to trial balance stage through the co-ordination of inputs from other team members, processing end of month journals and preparing all balance sheet account reconciliations, including accruals and prepayments for review by the Finance Manager.
• Assisting with the annual WorkCover reconciliation, FBT, BAS and other compliance as required
• Administering and maintaining all facets of the General Ledger system; including but not limited to, system setup and annual roll forward, maintenance of chart of accounts and overall structure of the system.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential

• Accounting degree
• Proven experience leading a similar size finance team in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping concepts
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role requiring solid accounting skills and preparation of month-end to trial balance stage ready to be reviewed by senior management.
• Broad exposure to a number of different accounting software packages
• Advanced knowledge and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Support for the educational culture and Christian/Anglican ethos of the School.

Personal Qualities:
Essential

• A true leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships within and outside the finance team.
• Self-disciplined and the ability to work autonomously.
• High standards and striving to improve their own practice and to make efficiencies in the school setting, and the ability to receive and respond to constructive feedback.
• Commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement
• The highest level of loyalty and discretion, and the capacity to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.

Salary:
The Hume Anglican Grammar Agreement 2019 classifies this position as General Staff Level 6. Please note: Enterprise Bargaining Negotiations are currently in progress, as such the salary levels below will increase once completed. 

The position is entitled to 5 weeks paid annual leave. The following annual salary (excluding super) sub-level offered will be determined by the successful candidates experience in a like role and relevant qualifications.  As a not for profit employer, attractive salary packaging benefits are available.  
6.1       $96,697 
6.2       $99,598 
6.3       $102,585 
6.4       $105,663 

Hume Anglican Grammar is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School's Child Safe Standards and Staff Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School website.

How to apply:

• Applications are required via SEEK, attaching the Hume Anglican Grammar application form, which addresses the Key Selection Criteria (KSC).
• Please visit our website for the Application Form and the Position Description (which contains the KSC) humegrammar.vic.edu.au
• Please address your application to the Principal and include the following three separate documents; Cover Letter, Resume and Application Form.
• **Applicants who do not complete the Application Form will not be considered.***

Please direct all enquiries to the Business Manager; Kieran Mitchell - [email protected].

Applications close on Friday, 11 February 2022.

Click here for the Position Description - Assistant Finance Manager

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