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Accountant, The St Vincent de Paul Society (ACT)

posted 2 weeks ago in Other
  • Post Date : 16 December 2024
  • Apply Before : 16 January 2025
  • Salary: AU$0.00 - AU$0.00 / Hourly
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Job Description

The primary role of the Accountant is to prepare the financial reports and manage the annual audit process for the Chief Executive Officer.

KEY BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is directly responsible to the Chief Executive Officer, or their delegate, for the following KBRs.

  1. Creating annual budgets x Program areas and forecasts
  2. Analysis of revenues & expenses on monthly basis
  3. Preparation of end of month Financial Statements
  4. Manage the annual audit process with external auditors in a timely and structured manner to include the provision of relevant information requested and assistance in the completion of the statutory accounts in accordance with the audit timetable.
  5. Reconciliation of Overseas Development Funds
  6. Preparation of Management Reports & analysis against budget
  7. Managing cash flows and investments
  8. Lodgement of BAS returns
  9. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements

These KBDs and the associated KPIs cannot be delegated without the authority of the CEO or their delegate. Other duties may be required, as directed, commensurate with skills and abilities. The KPIs will be determined in consultation with the Accountant within the first two months.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential –

  • Relevant degree/skills.
  • A demonstrated capacity to network in a complex stakeholder environment in a strategic manner
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with personal skills of negotiation, adaptability, initiative and versatility with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the concept of confidentiality and respect for in camera conversations.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
  • Demonstrated capability to be self-directed in a high-volume demand-driven environment with a ‘can-do’ attitude – you must be a colleague who initiates, progresses and completes strategic tasks.
  • Strong inter-personal and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships and identifying potential issues.

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