Accountant

Key Points Progress with purpose at one of Australias largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment Permanent full time opportunity Location : Canberra About the role As the Accountant for Calvary John James Hospital you will play a key role in supporting strategic financial leadership across the organisation. This position is central to ensuring the effective deployment management and control of the Hospitals finances and resources enabling the achievement of operational and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information and insightful advice to stakeholders implementing robust financial processes and maintaining full compliance with reporting standards and audit requirements. The role ensures that all financial services are delivered efficiently effectively and on time contributing to strong governance and informed decision-making across the Hospital. Some of your main duties will include : Monitor and ensure compliance with financial internal control processes including delegations of authority and EFT payments. Track and analyse business costsparticularly staffing and supply expensesand provide advice to Executives and Managers to support cost minimisation. Maintain the fixed asset register and provide support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Prepare monthly financial reports including journal entries account reconciliations and general ledger / balance sheet controls. Deliver accurate and timely daily weekly and monthly management reports forecasts statistical data and related analyses. About you Degree in accounting commerce or economics; CPA / CA preferred. Strong financial accounting analysis budgeting asset management and commercial acumen. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clinical support and management staff. Solid understanding of financial systems industry practices financial management principles and Accounting Standards. High attention to detail data accuracy and strong financial reporting capability. Proven ability to prioritise tasks manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work. Advanced Finance One and Excel / Access skills including data manipulation and macros. Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement system and process changes. For further information please contact Kirsti Gordon on Why work for Calvary At Calvary our staff matter. With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients. Your benefits NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships Paid parental leave Training development pathways and career opportunities Flexible hours that make sense for you As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following As part of the application process you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS / WWCC / WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role Key Skills Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr