Finance & Business Lead

About the role

World Relief Australia, an Australian Christian aid and development agency with projects in more than 20 countries, is seeking a Finance & Business Lead to act as the operational heartbeat of its organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Finance & Administration Officer, the role maintains day-to-day financial and operational functions in a small, remote team. It suits an experienced finance professional with small-business, sole-trader or non-profit expertise.

The role is permanent and part-time, 15 hours per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, typically 9.00am to 2.30pm with a 30-minute break, with time in lieu available. Occasional in-person team or bank meetings are required. Applicants are welcome from anywhere but the employer strongly prefers someone based in or near Newcastle, NSW or Adelaide, SA.

Key responsibilities

• Core financial operations (40%): end-to-end bookkeeping, fortnightly payroll, superannuation, WorkCover, BAS/ATO lodgements, cash flow management, accounts payable and receivable, donor receipting, end-of-month processing, partner reports and banking.
• International and compliance (30%): international fund transfers to partner organisations with compliance checks, bi-weekly remittance advice forms, ACNC reporting and preparation for the annual March audit.
• Systems and admin (20%): day-to-day administrative operations across CRM, IT, email and filing systems, and HR administration and annual insurance renewals.
• Strategic and CEO support (10%): annual budgets, board and management reports, project forecasts and business system and process improvements.

Required profile

• Qualifications in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, business or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management or business operations, and in the not-for-profit or charity sector.
• Experience with end-of-month reconciliation, reports, BAS and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of ACNC compliance, DGR and PBI structures and ATO obligations.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy with numbers and dates, and a collaborative, teachable attitude in a small team.
• Personal alignment with the organisation's values, including an active Christian faith.

Required skills

• Reckon and Xero
• End-of-month reconciliation, BAS and audit preparation
• ACNC compliance, DGR and PBI structures
• Desired: international fund transfers and donor receipting

Applications include a CV, work experience, qualifications, references and a cover letter, sent by close of business on Friday 4 September 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.