At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure financial accuracy and compliance while supporting key business decisions.
- Company: Join genU, a profit-for-purpose organisation making a real social impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, salary packaging, and discounts at over 450 retailers.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to your growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a difference in finance while helping others live their best lives.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified with strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 $ per year.
Location: Gulidjan Land - Geelong | Boorloo - Perth
Salary: $90,160 - $100,481 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: 12 month fixed-term - part-time (22.8 hours per week).
genU is seeking a highly organised and analytical Financial Accountant for this critical finance role, where your expertise will help ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management. You'll support key business decisions through financial reporting, tax reviews, reconciliations, and the development of robust financial policies and procedures.
At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.
What you’ll do
- Maintain the integrity of genU's financial operations through accurate reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger management, and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
- Deliver meaningful financial analysis, insights, and reporting to support business performance, strategic decision-making, and investment outcomes.
- Ensure timely completion of statutory, taxation, and compliance obligations, including GST, FBT, income tax, and external audit requirements.
- Build strong partnerships across the organisation while driving continuous improvement in financial controls, policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
What you’ll bring
- CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline and strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax legislation.
- Proven ability to build trusted advisory relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including Executive leadership, Boards, and Committees.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify business risks and drivers, translate them into accounting, tax, and cashflow impacts, and provide practical recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, and the use of financial systems and Microsoft applications within complex organisational environments.
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Why you’ll love working at genU
- Flexibility - hybrid working
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
- Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
- Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
- University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
- Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team.
Financial Accountant in Geelong employer: genU
At genU, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Located in the vibrant cities of Melbourne or Geelong, our National Manager - People & Culture role offers not only competitive salary packages and flexible working arrangements but also a commitment to employee growth through professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a real social impact while enjoying unique benefits like salary packaging, discounts at major retailers, and access to wellbeing support.
