Office Manager

We are seeking a Unicorn aligned with our mission! A warm and personable Office Manager who is pro-active, snappy and driven, to organise our team.

The role:
• Is with a best practice start-up NFP whose sole purpose is to protect women and children
• Would suit someone with accounting or financial qualifications or experience
• Is ideally full time but flexible for the right candidate
• Has competitive remuneration
• Is Inner-city Sydney-based

Reporting to the CEO and Shelter Network Manager, this new role will support the development and rapid growth of the organisation through the sound day-to-day management of all back-office functions. This includes financial controls, accounting processes, ICT, training, administration, workplace management and human resources. Specifically:
• Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the organisation
• Responsibility for accounting including analysis and reporting of financial performance, P&L and balance sheet and management of audit processes
• Oversight of finance processes, payroll, IT services and HR systems
• Strong, writing and communication skills
• Co-ordination of staff induction and training processes for WCS staff.
Skills Required
You have performed a similar role. You are dedicated to the principles of WCS in protecting women and children. You enjoy working in a small, entrepreneurial and committed not-for-profit team. You are innovative but equipped to provide practical support to the WCS CEO and her team and will have the following skills:
• Qualifications in accounting, finance or book-keeping
• Substantial knowledge of and experience in management and finance reporting, budgeting, accounting principles and practices
• Operational experience preferred but may suit an accountant looking to broaden their career
• A self-starter experienced in leading a small team and organising staff development
• Operationally nimble and a sleeves-rolled-up problem solver
• Flexible, inclusive and responsive working style