Accountant (General)

Position purpose To ensure effective financial management of the college’s funds by providing internal controls, budgeting and compliance reporting as well as ensure statutory and strategic compliance.

Main tasks
• Management of monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reports, Performance Analysis (costs, tax and cash flow) and Budget Variance Analysis
• Management of monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reconciliations including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Bank & GL
• Management of month end processes including Provisions, Accruals, bank transactions, resolution of unreconciled money in enrolment system
• Preparation and consolidation of BAS and Tax Returns
• Preparation and coordination of statutory compliance obligations (FBT, GST reporting, PAYG Withholding, superannuation, workers compensation)
• Preparation and coordination of the annual budgeting process and special reports for management upon request
• Cash flow and budget management, projection and analysis
• Maintenance of fixed assets register
• Implementation and maintenance of management reporting processes
• Involvement in projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Attend monthly board meetings with CEO as part of strategic function of the role
• Liaison with external auditor
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining currency in statutory requirements
• Other duties may include:
o Supervise administration staff in the preparation of employee contracts and subcontractor statements
o Supervise Accounts Payable and Receivable - Post journals in Xero
o Supervise payroll process and related queries
o Insurance renewal
The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Other Duties Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required.

Essential qualities
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Willing to undertake ongoing professional development activities.

Desired competencies • Analytical thinking.
• Initiative.
• Business awareness.
• Tenacity.
• Strategic thinking.
• Positive approach to change.
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications
• Minimum Diploma in Accounting or higher, Bachelor Degree desirable.

Experience
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and compliance analysis
• Experience working in Accounts
• Advanced knowledge of MYOB, Word and Excel
Skills & competencies
• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face.

• Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.

• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.

• Commercial: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.

• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.

• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.