Responsible for day-to-day financial record-keeping, helping Wyndham Basketball Association to stay organized and maximise its financial position and identification of financial risks, track its financial position against budget and identify areas of opportunity for the association. The appointed candidate must successfully build strong and vibrant relationships with the WBA Staff, board, members, supporters, volunteers, as well as Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia.
The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Executive Committee Treasurer, the external Accountant, and external auditor to ensure Wyndham Basketball maintains good governance and compliance.
The Bookkeeper must possess bookkeeping experience, ideally in the sports industry. Experience with Xero is required, and relevant qualifications are advantageous.
Roles and Responsibilities
Completing monthly invoicing (currently in Xero)
Maintain current knowledge and trends of standarised package of the WBA
Processing accounts payable on a weekly basis
Processing fortnightly payroll and superannuation for salary staff
Reconciling accounts on a regular basis (minimum of monthly)
Producing financial reports (minimum of monthly or as directed by the Treasurer)
Prepare financials for quarterly BAS
Identify trends of spending against budget
Financial management of assets and completing a depreciation schedule
Handle communication and requests from customers / domestic clubs
High attention to detail in record entry to ensure compliance
Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting
Assist with monitoring of budget adherence
Managing Accounts Receivable and recovering funds where required (liaising with the Treasurer)
Selection and Appointment Criteria
Required
Working with Children Check & Police Record Check
Must be legally entitled to work in Australia
Keep abreast of all legal accounting requirements and have implantation plan in conjunction with the Treasurer
Deep knowledge of the sport industry within Australia, including the domestic sporting landscape
Experience as a bookkeeper
Experience working in Xero
Experience in Excel
Financial and budget management experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
Energetic / Self- starter / Attention to detail / Team player
Desirable
Tertiary degree in Bookkeeping
Registered BAS agent
Experience working in a member-based organisation
Experience working with external stakeholders such as sponsors, partners and media
Reporting Lines
Role reports to the WBA Executive Committee Treasurer on all financial matters
Role reports to the General Manager for all other matters
Key Relationships
Internal stakeholders including WBA staff, domestic clubs and committees
External stakeholders including Basketball Victoria, Basketball Australia, Eagle Stadium management, Wyndham City Council, community groups & local schools
