Head of Finance and Control, Bella Vista
Join MAF Australia as our Head of Finance and Control!
Are you ready to take flight in a career that combines your financial prowess with your passion for making a real impact in the world?
Due to an internal move, we’re seeking a strong communicator, with proven leadership, to join our team as soon as possible and steer our financial operations to new heights!
About MAF Australia: MAF Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that functions as a resourcing group for MAF International. Our focus is to support the work of MAF International by providing first-class professionals in aviation, to be sent to the mission field, to deliver help, hope, and healing to isolated communities. MAF Australia also partners with churches across Australia and together, we bring forth the love of Christ to the people in need.
Your Mission: As Head of Finance and Control, you will provide professional, knowledgeable financial and fiscal management to MAF Australia entities; report financial information to management, the Board, regulatory bodies, donors/sponsors and mission staff in a timely manner; and perform the duties of Board Secretariat.
You will report to the CEO and be the financial maestro, orchestrating financial strategies that fuel our endeavours to bring help, hope and healing through aviation. You’ll focus on:
✈️ Management and Team Building (including, at times, deputising for the CEO)
✈️ Stewardship and Compliance duties
✈️ Financial Analysis
✈️ Accounting Activities and Budgeting
✈️ Transparency and Reporting
What’s great about working with MAF Australia:
Joining MAF Australia is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a global network that is changing lives.
We offer:
✈️ The chance to be part of something meaningful, impacting isolated communities worldwide
✈️Our leaders have exceptional interest in your development and career progression – you will have opportunities to develop your skills to support the work of MAF
✈️ MAF is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI). This allows staff to salary package up to $15,900 per year in tax-free fringe benefits, which can lead to significant tax savings
✈️ A dynamic and supportive team environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued
✈️ A flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance
✈️ An industry-leading Employee Assistance Program
Your Profile:
To excel in this role, you should:
✈️ Be a Certified Chartered Accountant/ Certified Practicing Accountant or similar
✈️ Possess proven experience in a leadership role, overseeing financial and administrative operations at a senior level and the ability to operate with little supervision
✈️ Be proficient in MYOB or similar financial packages, Excel and Microsoft Office packages, and Salesforce or similar CRM packages
✈️ Have the ability to travel interstate / overseas to Board meetings as required
✈️ Demonstrated alignment with the organisational values, purpose, vision, statement of beliefs and objectives
The ability to speak at church events and business functions is an extra bonus!
All applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. We will require a National Criminal History Check.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this incredible opportunity:
• Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you’re a great fit for this role here: (link to website)
Location: Bella Vista, NSW