Financial Accountant

Do you have a passion for working in finance within the care sector?

This is a unique opportunity which we are pleased to present.

Ashfield Baptist Homes provides a home for 136 residents. We specialise in residential and home care with a long history of providing care and promoting independence.

This role will be based within our boutique aged care facility in Ashfield (within walking distance to a great local café and driving distance to Ashfield Mall)  

We are seeking a Financial/Management Accountant who is driven and will make their mark within our Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse general ledger accounts and produce monthly management reports
• Prepare the month-end reporting pack, monthly BAS and annual FBT returns
• Prepare and reconcile residential Services Australia funding statements monthly
• Undertake monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain the assets register and integrity of accounting systems
• Lead annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasting
• Undertake AN-ACC funding and care minutes scenario modelling
• Review and approve supplier payments and provide AP oversight/guidance
• Establish and maintain a physical asset management system and register (equipment, plant, IT)
• Coordinate asset stocktakes, servicing and disposal/write-off processes
• Assist with the annual, interim and final audit process
• Provide backup/relief across payroll, resident funding and accounts functions as needed

About You:

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar, with demonstrated progression in scope and responsibility
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement within a finance team
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; able to work independently and in a team
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to tight deadlines
• Solutions-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with associated reporting systems
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent)
• CA/CPA registration (or working towards)
• Desirable: progression towards CIMA or equivalent management accounting qualification

Applications

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and persons of CALD backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Nitin Parakh on 02 9797 3*** or email: **@abh.org.au.