At Parkerville Children and Youth Care, our purpose is to support children, young people and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop the capabilities that enable them to be the best versions of themselves.
The Finance Officer provides end-to-end coordination and control of the organisation’s card programs, including prepaid, debit and corporate credit cards. The role ensures cards are issued, maintained, reconciled and acquitted accurately and promptly, with appropriate supporting documentation, approvals and safeguards.
A key focus of the position is to simplify and strengthen finance processes across the organisation. The Finance Officer will identify inefficiencies, standardise workflows, improve forms and guidance, support finance system changes and help implement practical digital solutions that improve user experience, data quality, compliance and reporting across the organisation.
Working closely with the Management Accountant and internal stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring strong financial governance while supporting continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
- Coordinate and administer organisational card programs, including card issuance, maintenance, reconciliations and acquittals.
- Process financial transactions and ensure accurate coding, record keeping and compliance with organisational requirements.
- Monitor outstanding documentation, investigate discrepancies and support audit activities.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls and user experience.
- Support finance system changes, testing, reporting and staff training.
- Assist with month-end, year-end and general finance administration activities.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate IV, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience administering high-volume finance, card or expense management processes.
- Experience with reconciliations, maintaining financial records and resolving discrepancies.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements and record-keeping practices.
Why Parkerville?
Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team where your work has real impact. Ongoing learning and development, and a supportive culture that values your growth, wellbeing and contribution.
Bring your skills. Build meaningful connections. Help create brighter futures.
Apply with your resume and cover letter by 7 October 2026. We’ll be reviewing applications as they arrive, so don’t wait to apply!
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. All appointments are subject to relevant screening checks.
