Financial Accountant

About Us:

Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) provides advocacy services, capacity-building programs for people with disabilities, community aged care services, Plan Management (NDIS), NDIS Appeals, and direct personal and domestic care support services. ADEC also actively participates in systemic advocacy and collaborative activity in support of more effective and inclusive disability and aged care sectors, ADEC currently serves around 1700 clients with around 120 staff.

What We offer: 

• We have a supportive management team
•  Internal training, learning & development opportunities 
• Relaxed and friendly office environment, with a great team 
• Flexible work arrangements 
• Additional paid Christmas leave 
• Study leave 
• Portable Long Service Leave Benefits Scheme 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Mentor and manage a team of 5 direct reports, including Accounts 
• Officers and a Payroll Officer
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions
• Coordinate and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, 
• ensuring timely and accurate completion of all financial statements and reports
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly 
• basis, ensuring all reconciling balances are cleared on a timely basis
• Provide timely and accurate management reports to support decision-making processes
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting related to budget performance
• Prepare relevant audit documentation as part of the year-end process
• Manage finance and accounting systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with CPA/CA 
• qualification (completed or in progress).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting/reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills to including formulas, and pivot tables 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a finance team and across departments.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience with XERO accounting software is advantageous but not essential.

ADEC is an inclusive employer and values the contribution of people with disabilities to our workplace.

Are You Ready to Apply?

For further information about this position, please visit our website www.adec.org.au or see the Position Description link below:

Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Selection Criteria requirements.

Application Close Date:  15th of January 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place between 23-31 January 2025.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Team via email, at [email protected]