Accountant

Central Victoria – Bendigo, Kyneton, Castlemaine, Gisborne. Location can be flexible. Remote/hybrid working can be considered.

Contract, but we are also negotiable

Salary-packaging available

Windarring is a growing medium-sized disability service provider. We proudly deliver quality services to NDIS participants, so that they are assisted to lead the best life they want, in the way they want. We are fortunate to be able to live and work in sensational Central Victoria, amidst historic towns, ranges and valleys, within easy reach of Melbourne and Tullamarine Airport. Housing is cheaper, the air is fresher, we all live and breathe where we work and form part of nurturing, healthy communities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified, experienced Accountant who can demonstrate capability in a service provision environment. You will play a crucial role in overseeing our financial systems, supporting the finance team, providing the Board and senior management team with high level reporting and analysis of all Windarring business units. 

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Windarring’s values
• Lead the finance and payroll team to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• Enhance Windarring’s relationships with stakeholders
• Prepare financial reports and recommendations for the CEO, Board and Finance and Audit Committee
• Ensure compliance with governmental and other funding bodies, through timely lodgements of reports and adherence to accounting standards
• Lead the development of organisational and business unit budgets
• Liaise with senior managers and business units on progress towards financial targets
• Manage Windarring’s finance-related software systems
• Promote a culture that promotes learning, development, job satisfaction, respect, consultation and communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• CPA or CA preferred
• Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Demonstrated experience in an accounting role
• Experience or understanding of working in the not-for-profit sector
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Effective time management skills
• Advanced proficiency in a range of financial, budgeting, forecasting systems
• Knowledge of payroll processes would be an advantage
• Well-developed people management skills
• As an NDIS-funded provider, Windarring requires employees to have a current Victorian/Australian driver’s licence, COVID vaccinations, right to work in Australia, police check, NDIS Worker Screening check
• A lived experience of disability would be viewed favourably

Applications, including a CV and brief responses to the required Knowledge, Skills and Experience, should be forwarded to: *****@windarring.org.au by Friday 22 September.

Queries can be made by contacting Mike Amor on *****@windarring.org.au or by calling 0439 887 ***. A Position Description can be provided on request.