AddressAbout YWCA Canberra
YWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community services, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership.
As a values-based organisation, and the only Canberra based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions (including charitable salary sacrificing and above award salaries) together with a supportive work environment for all employees to thrive.
About the Role
This position reports to the Team Leader & Systems Accountant and is responsible for completing month-end and year-end processing and reporting, as well as assisting with budgeting, statutory and regulatory reporting, and systems integration.
You will be responsible for the following:
- Support the month end process by preparing/posting journals, calculate accruals and provisions, prepayments and completing monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
- Banking and debtor management
- Prepare month end financial reports and variance analysis against budget
- Assist in the preparation of budget and forecast
- Assist in the preparation of government grant acquittals and annual statutory and regulatory reporting
- Take charge of the fixed assets register
- Assist with financial year end audit and responding to auditors’ requests
- Assist in the preparation of financial year end statutory financial statements
- Prepare monthly Business Activity Statements and ABS surveys
- Facilities management including assisting with lease schedules, lease related account reconciliations and journals
- Car fleet management and record keeping including motor vehicle insurance, registration and fuel cards
About you
This role requires a high level of attention to detail and requires integrity in dealing with confidential information. Our ideal candidate has 2-3 years’ experience in accounting or finance.
Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong financial system, financial reporting, and taxation knowledge
- Experience using finance software such as Xero, Aurion or Dext
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- High level computer skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a broad range of people.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet internal and external deadlines.
It is essential that you hold:
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent
Desirable
• Studying or progressing towards CA or CPA
In return, YWCA Canberra will offer you:
- Salary packaging options that can improve your take home pay by $5K annually
- Additional 3 days paid annual leave between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working options including 9-day fortnights, compressed 4 day working week and varied hours to accommodate your work-life balance
- Access to 2 days paid study leave annually
- 14 weeks paid parental leave with no qualifying period of service
- FREE annual flu vaccinations
- Access to free guidance and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Work for the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)
How to apply
Visit https://ywca-canberra.org.au/about-us/careers/ to access the position description and job demands checklist.
Please submit your application including an CV and a cover letter addressing key criteria together through the YWCA-Canberra e-recruitment web portal by visiting https://candidate.aurion.cloud/ywca/production/signin
Applications will be accepted until COB Friday 28 June 2024. YWCA Canberra reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
Want more information?
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Frank Cui on 6185 2058 or email *********@ywca-canberra.org.au
YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes.
YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
