AddressThe Y Canberra Region has been part of the Canberra community since 1941, growing alongside our families, youth and community. Over the years, our programs and services have diversified into what we offer today, ranging from health and wellbeing to youth, accommodation and children services.
The Role
This position is primarily responsible for:
• Prepare monthly financial statements and other finance reports
• Prepare reconciliations including bank, balance sheet and system reconciliations
• Liaise with team members preparing monthly journals (accruals and adjusting)
• Assist in development and maintenance of policies/ guidelines/ templates and other governance documents
• Assist in implementing system change and other business improvement activities
• Assist as required in developing procurement advice, guidance and capability across the organisation
• Provide back up and support to the accounts payable, payroll and receivable functions
• Other tasks as directed
Qualifications and Experience
• Qualifications in Accounting or any other related discipline.
• CPA/CA (preferred but not essential).
• Proven success in other financial accounting and/or finance roles, experience processing Accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to details, wiliness to learn, team player, communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, process journals, reconcile accounts, provide suggestions for process, procedure and/or system improvement.
We are on the lookout for people to join our Y Canberra Region family, and with a range of positions available; there could be one for you! When you join the Y, you get to be part of one of the oldest not-for-profits in the world and give back to the young people in our local Canberra community. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive environment, and we welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders & age groups. Apply now to be part of something special!
What the Y offers you
In return for your dedication, you can expect the following:
• A leading Safeguarding culture, with extensive training and support.
• Paid on-boarding and upskilling, including First Aid and CPR Training.
• $1,000 bonus when you complete you 6-month probation in a permanent role successfully.
• FREE annual flu vaccination.
• YThanks – an Impressive benefits program with rewards and discounts on hundreds of retailers.
• Paid WWVP / WWCC renewal for eligible staff.
• FREE access to Virtual Y, our online health and wellness portal.
• An additional 3 days of annual leave accrued for the Christmas shutdown (23 days paid annual leave).
• 8 weeks of paid Parental Leave for eligible staff.
• Discounts on Y Canberra Region programs and services, including staff/child fee discounts.
• Opportunities for career development, growth and training with seminars, workshops, and committees.
Please note: As a pre-requisite for these roles all candidates need to be able to prove they are eligible to work in Australia. Candidates will also be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include a police check, International police check, and a minimum of two reference checks.
Safeguarding
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
https://ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2671-YMCAAust_Safeguarding-Policy-Document-V5s.pdf
If you want to be involved in a workplace that makes a difference, please send through your RESUME along with a COVER LETTER outlining your suitability for the role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
