Senior Accountant- Health sector

apartmentMichael Page placeMelbourne calendar_month 

About Our Client

This organisation is a government-funded Health organisation focused on improving the care and support people receive from health services. My client works in partnership with health professionals, consumers, and carers across the Melbourne area.

Job Description

Core deliverables and responsibilities
  • Ensure the finance team delivers services efficiently and effectively to support the organisation's strategic direction and operational goals.
  • Manage the team's financial outcomes, ensuring the operating budget and financial objectives are met in line with business planning and budgeting processes.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure thorough audit preparation and the successful implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Assist in the accurate delivery of Board reporting for month-end, year-end, and financial review processes.
Financial Operations, Planning, and Budgeting
  • Manage accounting, budgeting, and financial planning systems to ensure the organisation's financial stability.
  • Oversee the strategic financial planning process annually.
  • Ensure all Board and Committee work related to financial planning is completed as required.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Manager to implement and maintain an effective control framework.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget.
  • Manage quarterly budget planning, forecasting, and ensure regular financial reporting is delivered.
  • Review actual vs budget forecasts
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial administration procedures.
  • Oversee the monthly BAS process, ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted regularly.
  • Ensure the organisation's FBT return is completed on time and with accuracy.
  • Ensure financial authorisations and controls are in place and effectively operating across the organisation.
Audit, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
  • Implement strategies and improvement projects to enhance quality and efficiency, ensuring alignment with the organisation's operational and strategic direction.
  • Review the audited financial provider statement for accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure audit recommendations are implemented effectively across the Finance Unit.
  • Manage compliance with legislative, regulatory, and funding body requirements relevant to the Finance function.
  • Stay informed on risk, governance, economic, legal, and institutional trends that impact the organisation.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the Finance function to strengthen the organisation's overall performance.
  • Ensure policies, procedures, and systems for the finance team are in place and regularly reviewed.
  • Lead the team in integrating and aligning activities and project deliverables with broader organisational objectives.
  • Continuously seek opportunities for innovation to strengthen the organisation's position and enhance the delivery of outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Senior Accountant will be-
  • CA/CPA qualified
  • Experience in managing a finance team (ideally around 3 people).
  • Experience coming from an organisation that is Government funded- preferred
  • Solid financial management skills and interpretation of detailed financial projections, reports and analysis.
  • Ability to develop, influence and lead strategy in a collaborative manner.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative business relationships for the benefit of the organisation.
  • Demonstrated capability in planning, implementing and evaluating to meet organisational outcomes.
  • Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express clearly and effectively.

What's on Offer

The Senior Accountant will benefit from flexible working and can take advantage of the full NFP salary packaging. The role offers a competitive and generous salary, but will depend on the candidates background and experience.

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