Not-for-Profit Accountant: Financial Reporting & Controls

ASCA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCA Ltd is a not-for-profit member association supporting schools and school canteens through purchasing arrangements, member services and supplier partnerships. We are seeking a capable and hands-on Accountant to take responsibility for financial reporting, statutory compliance, data analysis and internal controls.

The role reports to the Finance & Administration Manager and involves month-end close, statutory reporting, GST/BAS, budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce (accounting major) or a closely related discipline.
• Professional accounting experience, including month-end close, financial reporting and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, GST and payroll obligations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, lookup functions and analysis of large datasets.
• Practical experience with Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports, including the profit and loss statement and balance sheet, supporting schedules and analysis of financial movements.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards, including requirements for not-for-profit entities, for review by the Finance & Administration Manager.
• Determine the appropriate accounting treatment of transactions and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Carry out month-end and year-end close, including general-ledger review, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare GST and BAS returns and supporting reconciliations for review, and support compliance with taxation and payroll obligations.
• Prepare audit files and supporting schedules, and act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reports, and analyse actual results against budget to support management decisions.
• Account for and reconcile supplier rebate revenue and event-related income.
• Analyse rebate revenue to support business planning and decision-making.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and calculate depreciation.
• Evaluate financial processes and internal controls, and recommend and implement improvements in accuracy, efficiency and reporting.
• Manage transactional finance, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll and bank reconciliations, to ensure ledgers are accurate and complete.
• Use Xero, Excel and Salesforce to reconcile financial information and produce reports.
• Contribute to finance system improvement and automation projects across Xero, Salesforce and Excel, including validating financial data and documenting requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce (accounting major)

CPA/CA qualification (progress towards)

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

ASCA Ltd is a not-for-profit member association supporting schools and school canteens through purchasing arrangements, member services and supplier partnerships. We are seeking a capable and hands-on Accountant to take responsibility for financial reporting, statutory compliance, data analysis and internal controls.

The role reports to the Finance & Administration Manager and involves month-end close, statutory reporting, GST/BAS, budgeting and audits.