Manager Financial Accounting, Analysis and Reporting

WA Country Health Service; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service in Western Australia is seeking a senior financial accountant who will manage, plan and lead the financial accounting functions across the organisation, providing expert accounting services and strategic financial commentary to stakeholders.

This permanent full-time appointment requires strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and experience with large integrated financial systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary accounting practices and standards including experience in the preparation of financial statements and management reports using large integrated computerised financial systems.
• Senior level experience in formulating, implementing and monitoring financial policy and planning in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management and governance.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans and leads the financial accounting functions to support organisational goals.
• Provides expert accounting services and advice to WA Country Health Service stakeholders.
• Prepares and disseminates timely, accurate financial performance reports.
• Maintains WA Country Health Service financial systems and controls.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Senior-level leadership

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Professional membership

Education

Membership of a professional accounting body

Tools

Large integrated financial systems

Job description

Position Profile

Manages, plans and leads the financial accounting functions for WACHS in support of organisational goals, including the provison of effective accounting services and expert advice to WACHS stakeholders; compilation and dissemination of timely, accurate and useful financial performance reports; and maintenance of WACHS financial systems and controls. This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) 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

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary accounting practices and standards including experience in the preparation of financial statements and management reports using large integrated computerised financial systems.
• Demonstrated successful experience at a senior level in the public or private sectors in the effective formulation, implementation and monitoring of financial policy and planning in a complex environment.
• Highly developed understanding of internal controls and risk management practices including demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective financial governance and control systems.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• 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

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Bevan Van Lamoen on 0410 613 437.

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 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. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Commitments and policies

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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.

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 records 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.

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).