Finance Officer

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable for IEEFA Australia
• Review invoices and transactions in Dext and ensure accurate account, program, and grant coding
• Monitor bank balances, payment activity, and supporting financial documentation
• Coordinate with the US Finance team on financial coding and reporting across entities
• Serve as primary relationship manager for Accounting for Good
• Manage Australian payroll and payment processing
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and management reports
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee leave balances in Xero
• Track, code, and reconcile payroll expenses
• Support establishment and ongoing financial management of EOR arrangements for international employees
• Manage EOR-related expenses, including invoice review, coding, payment, and reconciliation
• Assist the CEO and Operations Manager with program, grant, and special project budgets
• Monitor actual expenses against budgets and alert on significant variances
• Support grant financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial data and expenditure reports
• Manage procurement activities and vendor relationships
• Review vendor contracts and coordinate with external legal counsel as needed
• Ensure procurement and vendor documentation comply with IEEFA policies and approval requirements
• Serve as primary point of contact for IEEFA Australia’s annual audit
• Coordinate audit preparation and information requests
• Maintain financial controls, policies, and regulatory compliance
• Work with the Operations Manager on ACNC and DGR status requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting operations
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with grant-funded organizations and grant financial reporting
• Demonstrated competency with Xero
• Experience managing payroll and accounts payable and receivable functions
• Experience working with or managing external financial and employment service providers
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator who can work across teams, time zones, and cultures
• Flexible, team-oriented approach with willingness to work as part of a diverse global workforce
• Highly organized; able to check work products for accuracy, set priorities, and meet objectives and deadlines with limited direction while working remotely
• Commitment to IEEFA's mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy
• Permanent working rights in Australia
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector
• Global and/or multi-entity finance experience
• Experience managing Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements and related financial operations across multiple countries
• Experience with Quickbooks or other global accounting software

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and grant financial reporting. Proficient in Xero and experienced in managing Employer of Record arrangements across multiple countries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Payroll Processing
• Xero Proficiency
• Grant Financial Reporting

Hard Skills

• Financial Management
• Bank Reconciliation
• Expense Tracking
• Budget Monitoring
• Vendor Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Team-Oriented Approach
• Flexibility

Industry Keywords

• Not-for-Profit Sector
• Employer of Record (EOR)
• Grant-Funded Organizations
• Financial Controls
• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Xero
• Quickbooks
• Dext