AGC Finance Lead - Position Description
Position Title: Finance Lead
Position Supervisor: Operations Manager
Direct Reports: Finance and payroll staff as allocated
Employment Status: Part-time (4 days a week as specified in employment contract)
Hours of Work: As specified in employment contract, with flexibility required to meet operational deadlines including payroll and compliance obligations
Location: Acts Global Churches National Office located in Bundoora Victoria, the role is not a remote role.
Description of Position
The Finance Lead is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of finance, payroll and banking operations for the Acts Global Churches National Administration Office, ensuring effective financial controls, reconciliations, statutory compliance and responsive support to churches, pastors and internal stakeholders.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Operations Manager
- Finance, payroll and administration staff
- Pastors and church representatives
- Ministry leaders and approved budget holders
External
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Superannuation funds
- Banking institutions
- Auditors
- Payroll and finance software providers
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day finance, payroll and banking operations.
- Review and authorise payroll processing in accordance with approved procedures and legislative requirements.
- Monitor banking transactions, transfers and reconciliations, ensuring appropriate internal controls are maintained.
- Prepare and review reconciliations for bank accounts, payroll liabilities, creditor balances and other key control accounts.
- Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and assist with other statutory compliance requirements.
- Conduct compliance reviews and support internal and external audit activities.
- Provide guidance and responsive customer service to churches, pastors and internal stakeholders in areas of responsibility.
- Investigate and resolve complex payroll and finance issues.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Provide backup support across finance, payroll and banking functions as required.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Operations Manager.
- Leadership and Supervision
- Coordinate workflow and priorities within finance and payroll functions.
- Provide guidance and support to finance and payroll staff as allocated.
- Assist with training and onboarding of team members.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, service and continuous improvement.
- Delegations and Financial Authority
- The Finance Lead operates within approved financial delegations and organisational policies. The role may prepare transactions, payrolls and banking activities but must not approve or authorise transactions where this would breach separation of duties requirements. Any expenditure, payroll adjustment or banking action outside delegated authority must be referred to the Operations Manager or other authorised approver.
Qualifications, Experience Needed & Selection Criteria
Essential
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance, payroll or accounts environment.
- Experience processing payroll and performing reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Reckon One, MYOB
- Understanding of Australian payroll, superannuation, PAYG and BAS requirements.
Desirable
- Experience using Xero
- Experience using Attache Payroll or similar payroll software.
- Experience supervising staff or coordinating workflow.
- Experience in a not-for-profit, church or multi-entity environment.
- Experience with electronic banking platforms and payment processing.
Personal Attributes
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Professional communication and customer service skills.
- Commitment to the mission, values and ethos of Acts Global Churches.
Additional Requirements
- Drivers Licence: No
- Police Check: Yes
- WWCC: Yes
Outcomes/Goals
Success in this role will be demonstrated by:
- Payroll processed accurately and within scheduled deadlines.
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations completed within agreed monthly timeframes.
- BAS and other compliance obligations lodged by due dates.
- Finance and payroll queries responded to promptly and professionally.
- Audit requests supported with accurate and complete documentation.
- Maintenance of effective internal controls and minimal processing errors.
Training & Support Plans
Training will be provided in:
- AGC finance and administration systems
- Xero (if required)
- Westpac banking systems
- Internal policies, procedures and delegations
- Payroll and compliance processes
Probation & Performance Review
- The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
- Regular check-ins will occur during probation to review progress, training needs and understanding of responsibilities.
- A formal performance review will be conducted at the completion of probation.
- Thereafter, performance will be reviewed annually.
Work Health & Safety
Employees are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others, comply with Acts Global Churches WHS policies and procedures, and report hazards, incidents and injuries promptly.
Acknowledgement
This position description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and may be varied from time to time to meet organisational needs.
Applications
Please send your applications including a CV and cover letter to admin@actsglobal.church
Your cover letter should address how you meet the qualifications and experience for the role and how you share the vision and values of Acts Global Churches.
Applications close 9th October 2026 |
