[FM Discuss] Admin/Finance Person for EngageMedia

[adam hyde]

hi

the following is a job description for a position with EngageMedia. I
have worked with them a lot (they promote FM quite a bit) and I'd easily
recommend them if anyone is looking for work within the NGO sector..

adam



Finance and Administration Officer
http://engagemedia.org/jobs/finance-admin-officer/

Summary
EngageMedia is a burgeoning online video, networking, training and  
technology project focussed on social justice and environmental issues  
in the Asia-Pacific region.

We run the online video sharing site <http://engagemedia.org>, produce  
a free and open source video sharing platform <http://plumi.org>,  
initiated an international network of social justice online video  
projects <http://transmission.cc> (including organising events in Rome  
and West Java, Indonesia) and conduct regular trainings in free  
software and digital video distribution.

Our core aims are:
* To assist individuals and groups producing thought-provoking and  
informative media focused on social and environmental issues  
distribute their work.
* To develop the digital media and Internet skills of independent  
video makers and marginalised communities.
* To foster a regional network of producers, to assist each other in  
producing and distributing their work in the Asia-Pacific region.
* To produce an online video delivery platform under a free software  
license that others are free to use and modify for their own media  
projects.

The Position
We are searching for a competent Finance and Administration officer  
who shares our mission of supporting campaigns and movements for  
social and environmental justice. We are in a new period of growth,  
opening hubs in Malaysia and Indonesia. In order to manage our  
increased operations and budgets we require an experienced part-time  
Finance and Administration Officer who can ensure the viability of the  
EngageMedia organisation and associated projects into the long-term.  
The position starts as soon as possible and is based in Melbourne.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Organisation and Operations
* Ensure internal and external organisaional documentation is up to  
date and all necessary records are kept
* Assist with preparing operational documents – eg. Ethics Policy,  
Communications Policy, EngageMedia Rules of Association, etc.

- Budgets, Accounting and Tax
* Assist project managers in the development and maintenance of budgets
* Prepare budget projections
* Develop and maintain cash flow, income, financial activity and other  
statements
* Identify tax and employee requirements, and ensure all taxes and  
other liabilities are paid in a timely manner
* Investigate and facilitate EngageMedia acquiring Deductible Gift  
Recipient status
* Maintain all records to audit ready standards

- Work and Contracts
* Identify employee requirements regarding Workcover and  
Superannuation and ensure all monies are paid in a timely manner
* Assist in drawing up contracts and ensure these are signed and  
documented in a timely manner
* Ensure the EngageMedia Collective complies with all federal and  
state legal obligations regarding employment and contract work
* Pay wages and manage the tracking and distribution of entitlements

Required Skills and Attributes
* Highly developed organisational skills - preparation of financial  
reports and maintenance of records
* Excellent communication and writing skills
* Creative, has initiative and willingness to learn
* The ability to work independently, setting and managing own tasks  
and deadlines
* Flexible and willing to work with an international team
* A commitment to EngageMedia's purpose and values

Education and Experience
* Bookkeeping qualification desirable, or equivalent experience
* Experience using computer accounting packages
* Minimum 3 years working in the non-profit sector in administration,  
finance or operations

Pay, Hours and Location
* The position is currently for 2 days per week (16 hours) though  
given further success in fund raising this may well increase.
* Pay is a solid base non-profit organisation wage
* It is a requirement of this position that you work from the  
Melbourne office, however some flexible hours from home or whilst  
travelling can be negotiated.
* The position is ongoing and includes a 6 month provisional period

To Apply
Please send a CV and a cover letter (maximum 500 words) to contact at engagemedia.org 
  outlining your interest in the position and your suitability. Please  
contact us as soon as possible if you are interested.

-- 
Adam Hyde
Founder FLOSS Manuals
http://www.flossmanuals.net