General Ledger Officer A

Wa Country Health Service; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development and study-lea

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Location-based allowances

Job summary

The WA Country Health Service is seeking a Finance Officer to support General Ledger functions in a large regional health system. You will perform manual account reconciliations, assist with month-end and year-end close processes, and contribute to financial reporting across the organisation.

You'll work with diverse teams across WA, enjoy flexible leave and development opportunities, and be supported by comprehensive superannuation arrangements.

Qualifications

• Month end close and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with General Ledger systems and Chart of Accounts.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving and initiative.
• Excellent communication and planning skills to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support General Ledger services and manual reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Contribute to financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with teams across regions.

Skills

General Ledger experience

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

General Ledger software

Excel

Job description

This is a Permanent or Fixed Term appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency, at various hours.

Position Profile

The successful applicant will support the provision of WA Country Health Service General Ledger services, including manual reconciliation of accounts, participation in activities related to closing financial periods, and monthly and annual close-off procedures.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

• Strong accounting knowledge and experience, in working in a complex organisation including month end close, financial reporting/analysis.
• Experience working with complex financial systems, including General Ledger, Chart of Accounts and spreadsheets.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with initiative and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Terence Leung on 08 6372 2215. Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria above (in no more than 3 pages), outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under). WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Application Support

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Submission Policy

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.