Financial Accountant

Job title: Financial Accountant

Company: Catholic Healthcare


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Sign inFinancial Accountant15 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia Req #750Monday, 13 January 2025Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Based at Macquarie Park, short walk from Metro Station + WFH options
• 7 additional days off per year + NFP Salary Packaging
• Be part of a large, collaborative & supportive Finance Team

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! Celebrating 30 years in care in 2024, is a significant milestone, and reaching 5000+ employees is a testament to Catholic Healthcare’s impact within the Aged Care sector. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.New Year, New Career! We’re now looking for our last Financial Accountant to join our new Financial Accounting team! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven Financial Accountant with a genuine curiosity to understand data and the ability to translate results and present them to non-financial stakeholders. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be part of a busy team of Financial Accountants who maintain and oversee the financial records, transactions and taxation compliance of the organisation, and ensure accurate, timely and well-presented financial reporting is produced in a fast-paced environment.Your proactive approach, exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills together with your high attention to detail and ability to work independently, will support your success.Within this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Performing month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Managing general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions
• Monitoring and reviewing financial data, identifying/resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting principles (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements
• Preparing and analysing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Identify and /or participate in initiatives to improve and streamline finance processes

The ideal applicant will have high attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to meet and adhere to strict deadlines. Additionally, to be successful in this role you’ll have;

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce (or equivalent)
• CPA / CA / CIMA Qualified or in the process of completing – preferred
• Experience with Microsoft AX – preferred
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in financial accounting, corporate finance, or similar
• Technically strong accounting principles knowledge, financial regulations, and reporting standards
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in Aged Care/Healthcare/NDIS – Preferred
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check

What we can offer you

• Not-for-profit tax benefits – pay less tax
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Family leave, additional days off each year
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive impact in a rewarding organisation like ours, we’d love to hear from you.Apply online now!Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.

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Location: Macquarie Park, NSW

Job date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:08:25 GMT

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