Executive, Finance

St. Andrew's Nursing Home (Queenstown); Otago; Presencial; NZD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Andrew's Nursing Home (Queenstown) seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts payable, vendor operations, and general ledger tasks in a healthcare setting.

You will verify and post invoices, perform three-way matching, assist with month-end closes and grant/subsidy allocations, and support GST compliance under MOH guidelines. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC are essential.

Formación

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance.
• 2–4 years of AP and GL experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of GST and healthcare funding structures.

Responsabilidades

• Process healthcare invoices and vendor bills with three-way matching.
• Prepare payment runs and manage vendor cash flow.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Close month and year with journal entries and GL allocations.
• Assist with GST returns and MOH regulatory guidelines compliance.

Conocimientos

Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Finance

ACCA (or equivalent)

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable (AP) & Vendor Operations

• Healthcare & Facility Invoice Processing: Verify, code, and post vendor invoices, medical consumable bills, pharmacy statements, catering contracts, utility charges, and staff expense claims.
• Three-Way Matching: Perform three-way matching of Purchase Orders (POs), Delivery Orders (DOs), and invoices for clinical supplies, equipment maintenance, and facility operating services.
• Payment Runs & Cash Flow: Prepare periodic payment runs via GIRO, FAST, bank transfer, ensuring vendor credit terms and operational cash flow priorities are met.
• Vendor & Statement Reconciliation: Maintain vendor master files, perform supplier statement reconciliations, and resolve billing discrepancies swiftly.

2. General Ledger (GL) & Financial Reporting

• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Prepare and post monthly journal entries for prepayments, operating accruals, fixed asset depreciation, and grant/subsidy allocations.
• Balance Sheet & Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations (including resident petty cash/trust bank accounts) and maintain detailed balance sheet schedules.
• Subsidy & Operating Expense Allocations: Support the tracking and allocation of operating expenses against specific government grants, subsidies, or donor funds.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and submission of periodic Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns in accordance with relevant tax regulations.

3. Financial Compliance & Audit

• Ensure strict compliance with internal financial controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Ministry of Health (MOH) / regulatory healthcare financial guidelines.
• Prepare audit schedules, balance sheet details, and supporting documentation for annual external audits and statutory funding audits.
• Assist with physical inventory counts of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and fixed assets.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent accounting certification (e.g., ACCA).
• Minimum 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions. Prior experience in healthcare, nursing homes, hospitals, or social service agencies is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on proficiency with accounting systems (Microsoft Business Central 365).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial schedules).
• Practical understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping, GST guidelines, and basic healthcare funding structure concepts.
• Meticulous & Organized: High accuracy when processing high‑volume supplier invoices and clinical procurement data.
• Collaborative: Able to communicate effectively with internal care teams, procurement staff, medical social workers, and external vendors.
• Integrity & Sensitivity: Respectful of confidential resident information and non‑profit/charity governance standards.