Accountant

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation; Sale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation in Sale, Victoria, is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to manage financial services including budgets, end of month, grant acquittals, reporting, payroll relief, and accounts payable/receivable.

You will work under the direction of the Executive Director Corporate Services and contribute to robust financial controls and reporting for the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum two years’ accounting or financial management experience.
• Currently enrolled in, or working towards, a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant financial records in the organisation’s financial management system.
• Prepare organisational and program budgets, financial forecasts and reports for review by the CEO.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations and end‑of‑month processes.
• Prepare grant acquittals and financial reports according to funding agreements and compliance.
• Provide financial analysis and support to the Executive Team and Board.
• Relieve payroll processing weekly, including STP, PAYG withholding and superannuation.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and supplier payments.
• Monitor transactions and report potential irregularities or risks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and prepare supporting documentation.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA qualification in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation – Sale VIC

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Sale, Victoria.

The Accountant is responsible for the organisation’s financial services this includes budgets, end of month, grant acquittals, finance reporting, payroll relief, accounts payable, receivable and financial Auditing. The Accountant will work closely and under direction of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant financial records within the organisation’s financial management system.
• Prepare organisational and program budgets, financial forecasts and associated reports for review and submission to the CEO.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations and end-of-month financial processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
• Prepare grant acquittals and financial reports in accordance with funding agreements, contractual obligations and relevant compliance requirements.
• Provide transparent and accurate financial reporting to the CEO, including monitoring expenditure against approved budgets and the organisation’s Instrument of Delegation.
• Provide financial analysis, advice and support to the Executive Team, Board and program areas as required.
• Provide relief support for weekly payroll processing, including superannuation, Single Touch Payroll (STP), PAYG withholding, salary packaging, taxation and payroll compliance.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including supplier payments, customer invoicing, receipting and the timely follow-up of outstanding accounts.
• Monitor financial transactions and identify, investigate and report potential financial irregularities, fraud risks or control weaknesses.
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external audit requirements, including the preparation of supporting documentation and liaison with auditors.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and delegated authorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, accounting processes, transactional procedures, internal controls and reporting practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of financial and payroll processes and support the implementation of agreed improvements.
• Act as a key finance contact for program areas, providing timely and accurate advice on financial management, budgeting, payroll and reporting matters.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly finance meetings and contribute to effective financial planning and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including management, employees, funding bodies, auditors, suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure financial information is handled with a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism and in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in accounting or financial management.
• Currently enrolled in, or working towards, a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification.