Organisation : Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne - outer East)
Time required : 6 - 8 hours quarterly
Duration of project : Ongoing
Skill area : Finance & Accounting
Sector : Community Development, Religion & Religious Groups
Application closing date : 31 Aug, 2022
About the role
The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia is a volunteer not for profit organisation located in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
We are seeking part time professional help to work with our Directors to provide basic accounting services.
Competency using MYOB and XERO software is essential as this role includes recording the financial transactions of the company, producing quarterly reports including end of year financial statements and quarterly BAS returns. On the job training will be provided by a practicing accountant.
Our organisation is quite small, has good facilities, is well managed and provides an interesting and friendly workplace. Volunteer work can be done either during or after business hours including weekends, offsite and onsite.
About the organisation
The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia is a not-for-profit, home-grown Australian Buddhist temple supporting the study, practice, realization and preservation of the Buddha’s Teachings.
Our activities include publishing Buddhist Teachings, conducting courses and classes in Buddhism and Buddhist meditation, running children's classes in Buddhism and Chan painting classes. We are a Regional Centre of the World Fellowship of Buddhists.
Our philanthropic activities include supporting an orphanage and trade school in Bangladesh for approximately 500 children and raising funds for a local women's refuge.
How to apply
Please contact Frank Carter by email at ftcarter@optusnet.com.au providing your CV, phone number and what interests you about this position.
Please quote in application: Accountant via Pro Bono Australia.
