Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant
This new role is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting and processing of financial information, and leading functions in the finance team.
Classifications
- Accounting
- Accountant - Financial
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Lead a small team
- Support RFDS business objecives
- Utilise your strong influencing ability!
Description
The Financial Accountant leads a small team while supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) business objectives through financial reporting to relevant internal and external providers.
The Financial Accountant is a Full-Time position based in Brisbane, some travel may be required to regional locations in Queensland.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Finance Officer functions within the finance team
- Collecting, reviewing and analysing data which is then used in the preparation of monthly management reports
- Prepare and review journals for prepayments, accruals, allocations and depreciation
- Manage input and accuracy of the RFDS National Finance system
- Prepare and submit monthly Business Activity Statements and GST account reconciliation
- Prepare annual FBT Return and Franking Credit Claim
- Review monthly General Ledger Reconciliations and examining financial records for accuracy
- Review fixed asset register and monthly depreciation
- Assist with year-end statutory account preparation and external audit
- Collaborate with and advise Leaders at all levels on financial management and reporting requirements
- Manage the system administration functions for all finance related systems
- Contributes to the development of the annual budget.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
- 5 to 7 years relevant experience, with previous Not for Profit experience highly regarded
- Advanced financial systems experience preferably using Technology1
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to use initiative
- Ability to work across and influence at all levels including Executive and Senior Management.
- Competitive salary + Super + Salary packaging of $15, 900; increasing your take home pay
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team
- Be an integral team member by supporting those who make a real impact to healthcare in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program
- Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts.
The RFDS is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS Queensland Section delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.
As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.
Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience highlighting your suitability for this opportunity. For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au this role will close on 11th May 2021.
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history check and may be required to undergo a pre employment medical assessment. There may be a requirement to travel in QLD for this role and a QLD drivers’ licence is essential.
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply
