Banking Officer

It's all about the money; as an NGO it is vital that we ensure that our financial resources are accurately and effectively managed. The Banking Officer is responsible for end-to-end banking activities as well as assisting with cashflow modelling and monitoring cash limits. Use your expertise to ensure timely and accurate banking data is available for Save the Children to facilitate well informed business decisions while following our customer centric approach to banking​.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there’s a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict – we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position, based in Carlton*, you will work on end-to-end banking activities in a high-volume environment as well as identifying and analysing areas for process improvement to help the team work as efficiently and effectively as possible. You will be part of our Finance and Support Services team and report to our Team Lead – Treasury & Transaction Accounting.

You will make an impact by:

· Ensuring timely recording of receipts through DMP and bank accounts

· Accurately completing monthly bank reconciliations

· Regularly reviewing and approving Sales Orders

· Maintaining the Daily Cashflow model and monitoring cash levels

· Working in a team and providing support to stakeholders

Does this sound like you?

You’re an Excel whiz with a keen eye for detail and accurate data entry skills. Prioritising and problem-solving are second nature for you, and you love working collaboratively in a team environment. You enjoy building strong working relationships and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.

This role requires:

· Experience in high-volume data entry and administration with proven accuracy and speed

· Demonstrated experience in performing bank reconciliations

· A strong ability to analyse issues and problem solve

· Advanced Excel skills

· Demonstrated aptitude for attention to detail and problem solving

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.

In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

· 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 (use this link to 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 one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close 5PM AEDT, Friday 15th March 2024.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the listed closing date if our preferred candidate is identified early.

Position Description – Banking Officer

*While regular office attendance is required for this role, flexible work from home arrangements can be discussed.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

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 out 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 Save the Children Australia 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.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, 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.