Head of Financial Accounting

Forensicare

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 133,670 - 163,374

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing program

Professional development training opportunities

Access to employee assistance program

Fitness passport

Refer a friend program

Salary sacrificing and meal allowance

Social Club access

Comprehensive orientation day

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Melbourne is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting to lead their financial team. The role involves managing the month-end process, financial reporting, and audits while ensuring compliance and fiscal accountability. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant managerial experience, particularly in public sector accounting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance and accounting and CPA or CA member.
Demonstrated skills as a manager with the capacity to work autonomously and in a team.
Ability to effectively lead a team and strive for continual process improvement.
Proficiency in using accounting systems and software including Microsoft Excel & Word.
Experience in completion of month-end close process and reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage month-end process ensuring an accurate General Ledger and Asset Register.
Conduct month-end review and analysis of results for management reports.
Manage and monitor the monthly cash flow.
Review monthly reconciliations of Balance Sheet Accounts.
Manage preparation of statutory accounts and external reports.
Manage external audit processes and ensure compliance.

Job description

Overview

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This range is provided by Forensicare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$148,522.40/yr - $148,522.40/yr

Position details

Full Time, Ongoing Position
$148k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging up to $9,010 & Additional Benefits
Fairfield location, Thomas Embling Hospital

About the Role

The Head of Financial Accounting role is based at Forensicare’s Administration Office, at the Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield.

The role is responsible for leading the quality service delivery for Financial Accounting. With a focus on process improvement within the applicable teams, the role is responsible for the continued development of staff skills to ensure they contribute to Forensicare’s strategic goals and the vision and behaviours of the Finance and Business Services team.

This position operates with autonomy in carrying out the key day to day accounting functions and responsibilities of the role and provides support to the CFO. The role is responsible for accurate and timely reporting of the General Ledger and Fixed Asset Register, ensuring the completion of timely and accurate internal and external reporting (including tax reporting), as well as the completion/review of reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Manage month-end process against agreed timetable and deadlines, ensuring an accurate General Ledger and Asset Register.
Conduct month-end review and analysis of results, including completion of variance analysis and commentary for management reports.
Manage and monitor the monthly cash flow.
Review Monthly Reconciliations of Balance Sheet Accounts.
Manage and ensure the delivery of DH Reports, including monthly results, forecast and budget within required timelines.
Manage the preparation of annual statutory accounts and other external reports such as MHE, ABS surveys and WorkCover etc.
Manage external audit processes, contribute to internal audit and ensure compliance.
Oversee the preparation of BAS and FBT and ensure taxation deliverables comply with relevant legislation and deadlines are met.
Lead the financial accounting team, ensuring deliverables are met and that the team operates efficiently.

About You

Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance and accounting and CPA or CA member.
Demonstrated skills and experience as a manager with the capacity to work autonomously and as a member of a team to deliver outcomes and solve problems.
Ability to effectively lead a team to meet deliverables and strive for continual process improvement.
Proficiency and extensive experience in using accounting system and software packages (including Microsoft Excel & Word); Experience with Magiq and Microsoft D365 will be highly regarded.
Experience in completion of month end close process, and internal and external reporting.
Experience in providing coordinated accounting and financial support in public sector.
Experience in audit processes and compliance reporting in the public sector.

Benefits

A mental health and wellbeing program provided
Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
Fitness passport – discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2,650 meal allowance per annum
Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available

Eligibility

Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
This position is subject to a Police Check

To Apply

Applications must include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position. Applications will close by midnight on the 11th of September 2025.

For queries please contact Georgina Ormiston via Georgina.ormiston@forensicare.vic.gov.au

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS.

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