Financial Accountant

genU; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Retail discounts

Uni study discount

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking a highly organised Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting, compliance, and policy development in a dynamic nonprofit setting.

You will partner with leadership to deliver insights, ensure GST/FBT tax compliance, and strengthen internal controls, with hybrid working and attractive salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA with accounting/commerce degree.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax legislation.
• Proven advisory relationships with executives and boards.
• Experience with financial systems and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of financial operations through reporting and reconciliations.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Ensure timely statutory and taxation obligations, including GST, FBT, income tax.
• Build partnerships across the organisation to improve controls and governance.

Skills

Accounting standards

Tax legislation

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Location: Gulidjan Land - Geelong | Boorloo - Perth

Salary: $90,160 - $100,481 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Employment status: 12 month fixed-term - Full-time

Job number: 3785

genU is seeking a highly organised and analytical Financial Accountant for this critical finance role, where your expertise will help ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management. You'll support key business decisions through financial reporting, tax reviews, reconciliations, and the development of robust financial policies and procedures.

At genU, we're a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we're here to help people live their best lives.

What you'll do

• Maintain the integrity of genU's financial operations through accurate reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger management, and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis, insights, and reporting to support business performance, strategic decision-making, and investment outcomes.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory, taxation, and compliance obligations, including GST, FBT, income tax, and external audit requirements.
• Build strong partnerships across the organisation while driving continuous improvement in financial controls, policies, processes, and governance frameworks.

What you'll bring

• CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline and strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax legislation.
• Proven ability to build trusted advisory relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including Executive leadership, Boards, and Committees.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify business risks and drivers, translate them into accounting, tax, and cashflow impacts, and provide practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, and the use of financial systems and Microsoft applications within complex organisational environments.

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)

Why you'll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility - hybrid working
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119.