Title: Accountant
St Jude’s has been one of the more innovative and leading service providers for people with disability and psychosocial needs in Australia since 1982. In recent times, our organisation has been experiencing substantial growth as a direct result of the quality of the services we provide. Our significant experience in service delivery is reflected through 40 years of providing quality services and maintaining the highest of standards for our clients.
Role Summary
The Accountant at St Jude's oversees the general ledger, compliance reporting, asset management/budgets, and management reporting for all business units. This role ensures accurate and timely financial transactions, policies, and procedures, leading to credible financial management reports. The Accountant is crucial for maintaining financial acuity and fostering continuous improvement in all relevant systems and processes.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Produce timely, accurate, and insightful management reports annually for all St Jude's business units
- Manage and ensure the integrity of the general ledger for all business units
- Ensure compliance with all auditable standards and deliver accurate, timely compliance reports
- Engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders on financial reporting, data, and analysis
- Oversee the use of accounting systems/processes to ensure maximum effectiveness
This role is initially being hired on a 6-month contract with a view to becoming permanent. This position is located out of our central office in Belmont.
Skills, Attributes and Experience
We are searching for a finance professional with the following criteria:
- Hold CA/CPA (at minimum studying towards)
- 4+ years of experience in financial accounting within a large organisation
- Experience in the healthcare sector, particularly the NDIS or aged care, will be highly regarded but is not essential
- Proficient in using of Microsoft Excel
- High level of professionalism, with confidence to engage with senior members of the business
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and able to manage competing priorities
- A motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team
- A problem solver who leads from the front and always looks for ways to improve the processes and systems used by the finance team
- Effective communicator who won't hesitate to challenge management when they believe there are better ways to achieve outcomes
- Possesses the resilience and adaptability required to work in the constantly changing and evolving health sectors
- Previous experience or familiarity working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will be highly regarded
- Prepared to supply all required compliance documentation, including an NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Clearance
St Jude's Health Care Services are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.