- 12-month contract with Permanent potential
- Interesting, complex organisation
- Employer of choice
The Company
Our client is a well-regarded, large and complex organisation with a diverse operational portfolio. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support a key business division focused on accommodation and community-based services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, delivering quality reporting, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
The Role
Reporting into the finance leadership team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, analysis, and reporting of key financial data across a multi-faceted operational portfolio. You will also provide financial management support, contribute to month-end and year-end activities, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end journals in line with relevant accounting standards
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers
- Manage accounting activities for an accommodation and community services portfolio
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reports
- Analyse budget variances and provide meaningful commentary on performance
- Assist in preparing financial commentary for management reporting
- Support the annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting process
- Provide reporting across multiple operating business units within the portfolio
- Oversee monthly financial close activities for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including year-end support
- Provide advice on financial management, reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, compliance, and financial policy matters
- Liaise with internal finance teams and operational stakeholders to gather information and ensure consistency in financial processes
- Assist with annual reporting requirements, month-end close, subsidiary ledger close, and reconciliations
- Support ad hoc finance tasks and projects as required
Your Profile
- A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
- Full professional membership with a recognised Australian accounting body such as CA ANZ or CPA Australia
- Proven experience in financial management, accounting, reporting, and analysis
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial legislation, and best practice, including exposure to IFRS
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Strong reconciliation and month-end close experience
- Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems capability
- Experience using ERP/accounting systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and show initiative
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a large, respected organisation with a complex and interesting portfolio
- Broad role with exposure to reporting, business partnering, budgeting, and operational finance
- Collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work supporting essential accommodation and community-focused services
- Central Perth location
Management Accountant in Perth employer: NACBA
Join a leading global insurer that values its employees by offering a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a modern office located in the heart of Sydney CBD, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while benefiting from a culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and innovation. This role not only provides competitive remuneration but also encourages continuous professional development, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
