At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial operations, reporting, and analysis to support decision-making.
- Company: Join Mallee Track Health & Community Service, a vital community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on community health services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent and experience in financial management.
The predicted salary is between 68940 - 84260 $ per year.
The Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, and analysis to support informed decision-making across the organisation. The role oversees core financial accounting functions, maintains asset and grant registers in line with governance requirements, and partners with managers and the Executive to support budgeting, planning, and performance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily financial operations, including data processing, journal entries, and creditor’s management.
- Maintain the general ledger through to trial balance and ensure timely reconciliation of all asset and liability accounts.
- Supervise and review the creditor’s payment run and debtor adjustments.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for management, the Board, and statutory bodies.
- Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and compliance with accounting standards.
Asset and Contract Management
- Maintain the organisation’s financial asset register in accordance with legislative requirements and the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF).
- Support capital planning, replacement forecasting, and asset performance reporting.
- Maintain the grants register, ensuring all funding arrangements are accurately recorded, current, and compliant with governance frameworks.
- Assist Executive and Managers to complete grant acquittals.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with the Executive and departmental managers in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
- Contribute to business planning, financial modelling, and evaluation of strategic and operational projects.
- Provide assistance to the Manager of Corporate Services in delivering operational, strategic, and governance initiatives.
- Participate in financial governance, risk management, and continuous improvement activities.
- Build effective working relationships to promote financial accountability and awareness across departments.
Interpersonal and Professional Skills
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and professionalism.
- Work collaboratively to identify and resolve issues.
- Perform other duties as directed, consistent with the role.
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
- Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and business partnering within a complex or multi-site environment.
- Proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel).
- Demonstrated experience in managing financial accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly.
- Proven ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability in all aspects of financial management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
- Sound understanding of governance, compliance, and audit processes relevant to the health or public sector environment.
About us
Mallee Track Health and Community Service is a multipurpose service (MPS) for all Mallee Track Communities encompassing a total area of 18,000 square kilometres. The health services include General Practice Clinics and Urgent Care at Ouyen and Sea Lake, Acute and Sub-Acute inpatient and outpatient services at Ouyen and Sea Lake, Community Aged Care and Residential Aged Care at Ouyen and Sea Lake. The community services include Allied Health, Delivered Meals, Community Transport, Social Support and Leisure and Lifestyle activities for Ouyen and Sea Lake as well as Early Years education and care for Ouyen, Sea Lake, Underbool, Murrayville and Manangatang. Community development activities include Rural Outreach and Neighbourhood Houses.
Accountant in Ouyen employer: Mallee Track Health & Community Service
Mallee Track Health & Community Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises person-centred care in the vibrant community of Mildura, VIC. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a commitment to ethical standards, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of clients in a rural setting. With a focus on maintaining independence for older adults, MTHCS fosters a respectful environment where staff can thrive while delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Contact Details:
Mallee Track Health & Community Service Recruitment Team
