Management Accountant

Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Queensland is seeking a Management Accountant to provide financial support across its facilities. The role involves budget preparation, data analysis, and close collaboration with managers to ensure sound financial governance. Applicants should have proven analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers a total remuneration value of up to $114,177 annually, along with additional benefits including professional development opportunities and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to identify key issues and develop practical solutions.
• Experience in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Knowledge of Queensland Health financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of financial management legislation and standards.
• Prepare and analyse financial data for the business unit.
• Assist managers with performance visibility and strategy planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial data analysis

Budget preparation

Education

Relevant financial qualifications or experience

Tools

Queensland Health approved financial computer systems

Job description

About us

This role is one of 6 Management Accountants and 5 Senior Management Accountants who report to the Manager, Management Accounting within the Finance Division. These roles work within allocated portfolios to provide financial support to the hospital and community facilities across Central Queensland Health.

About the role

The role is part of a designated management accounting team required to maintain contemporary knowledge of legislation and standards regarding financial management and budgeting, including activity based funding and financial management policies and procedures to ensure the Business Unit and Central Queensland Health has sound financial governance to comply with regulatory and legislative requirements.

Role holders work closely with the Business Units, particularly cost centre managers. The role holders assist the Manager, Management Accounting, Senior Management Accountants and Executive Directors / General Managers to meet their financial accountabilities by preparing and analysing data and identifying trends and risks at the cost centre level to ensure the Manager, Management Accounting, Senior Management Accountant and the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams have visibility of performance across the business unit to assist with strategy and planning of clinical and operational services.

About you

Demonstrated ability to identify key issues, analyse and review data, utilise problem solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions and provide quality advice to address financial management issues.

Experience in budget preparation, forecasting, performance reporting, data analysis and resource management for a large, complex organisation.

Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of Queensland Health approved financial computer systems, policies, procedures, legislative frameworks.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $114,177 p.a. is comprised of:

• Hourly rate between $
• p.h.
• % employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Contact

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K

Applications close Sunday, 30 November

Job commitments

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. .

EEO statement

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care