Volunteer Treasurer

Malvern Special Needs Playgroup

Malvern Special Needs Playgroup (MSNP) runs twice weekly sessional care and respite for children with a range of disabilities and their families and employs a small number of professional staff who are supported by volunteers.

Reports to: Malvern Special Needs Playgroup Management Committee (of which the role is also a member)

Overview responsibility: Manage key financial aspects for the Playgroup

Key areas of responsibility:

• Process payroll for 5 employees
• Process and pay expenses
• Process quarterly BAS payments
• Prepare annual financial statements and quarterly reports for the Committee, and funding bodies
• Manage bank accounts and investments
• Additional tasks as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or qualified Accountant (essential)
• Excellent communication skills
• Eye for detail
• Able to work in a team as well as independently
• Experience using MYOB Business (preferable)
• Experience using Google Drive (preferable)

Experience

Two years’ experience in a similar role (preferable)

Fortnightly Tasks [approx. 1 hr per fortnight]

• Payroll for 5 employees through MYOB Business (MYOB), and online internet banking (Bendigo Bank)
• Engage with President and Playgroup Coordinator regarding matters related to Playgroup
• Pay expenses, as incurred

Quarterly Tasks [approx. 3 hr per quarter]

• Reconcile Bank statements with information in MYOB
• Reconcile and submit the Business Activity Statement (BAS)
• Reconcile and pay Staff Superannuation to their nominated super funds
• Submit and pay Staff Portable Long Service Leave
• Complete financial pack for President
• Support accounts administration regarding Playgroup billing matters

As Needed / Annual Reporting [approx. 20 hrs per year]

• On and off boarding for employees (i.e. employee contracts, annual award increases, submissions to workcover and IT set up)
• Review Playgroup cash flow, including term deposit
• Issue tax compliance receipts for donations
• Prepare financial statements for external review for presentation at AGM (October)
• Complete annual reporting for ACNC
• Complete reporting and acquittals as incurred for funding streams such as City of Stonnington, Department of Social Services
• Attend MSNP Committee Meetings, and AGM
• Roll end of financial year in MYOB, including STP finalisation

For enquiries or to apply for this position please contact: Coordinator – Meredith Biggs.   Telephone:  0490 295 836 / mbiggs@msnp.org.au