Cdmn Financial Accountant - Hch/Ccss

CDMN is hiring a permanent full-time Financial Accountant to join their team based at Newcastle West. Flexible work arrangements are able to be supported after an initial training period.

This role supports the Senior Finance Business Partner in overseeing financial accounting for Hunter Community Housing and CatholicCare.  Responsibilities include processing, analysing, and reporting financial transactions for Hunter Community Housing and CatholicCare to ensure accuracy and completeness. Experience in social services or community housing, especially in government-funded programs and mental health services is beneficial.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
• Modern office space and facilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Financial Accountant position is to support the Senior Finance Business Partner in undertaking the financial accounting function for Hunter Community Housing and CatholicCare.

The role will provide support with implementing financial and risk management practices, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and reporting obligations are met.

The role will work closely with the finance department to guide and inform the operational accounting functions of the agencies. The position will participate in regular, monthly and annual financial processes and reporting and the preparation of the multi-year budget and rolling forecasts, to ensure compliance and reporting obligations are met.

The role will continually look to identify and implement improvements to the processing and recording of financial transactions to ensure best practice and efficiency.

The incumbent commits to working within Work Health and Safety guidelines and Code of Conduct at all times whilst in the employ of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Relevant experience in a similar role. Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, including understanding and application of relevant accounting and audit standards.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to apply initiative with the ability to act with tact and discretion, maintaining high levels of confidentiality.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of taxation (FBT, GST).
•  Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and time management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad business acumen with formal accounting qualification.
• Working towards CA/CPA qualification.
• Current working with children check (WWCC).
• TechOne experience (Desirable)
• Experience within the social services sector and/or community housing e.g. Government funded child, youth and family programs and mental health, fee for service therapy services and community housing providers (Desirable).

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Describe your motivation for pursuing this role and how it corresponds with your career aspirations.
• Your background and expertise in a comparable role.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Joanne Williams - Senior finance Business Partner: ***************@mn.catholic.org.au

Applications close: 11:59pm Friday 5 April 2024

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.