Financial Accountant

This is a great opportunity to combine your financial expertise, organisation and management skills to support the growth and development the Finance Team of a respected NFP community services agency that celebrates and supports culturally and linguistically diverse people and communities.
PRONIA, derived from the Greek word meaning "to provide," stands as a well-established community services agency with a rich 52-year history dedicated to catering to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, notably the Australian-Greek community.
As the Financial Accountant at PRONIA, you will play a pivotal role in managing accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, and controls. You will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. Additionally, you'll be responsible for managing all systems, including ERP software and hardware, and leading the Finance Team effectively.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Business and Finance and working from our Brunswick office, we are looking for an energetic professional with a strong work ethic and passion for the role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Business Finance Manager in achieving gross and net profit targets.
• Lead day-to-day operations, mentor team members, and foster a positive team environment
• Establish and maintain accurate books of account.
• Provide specialist accounting advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Complete forecasting and trend analysis, evaluating expected revenues and expenses.
• Monitor budgets and identify variations for further analysis.
• Consult with Unit Managers to identify profit opportunities and cost reduction strategies.
• Ensure orderly accounting processes and up-to-date reconciliations.
• Introduce efficiencies in finance processes and update financial procedures and controls.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement performance management strategies.
• Prepare and present financial reports to facilitate analysis and decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly reports and bank reconciliations.
• Supervise cost accounting models and contribute to service variance analysis.
• Collaborate with external accountants and auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage payroll operations and collaborate with HR on related matters.
 
To be suitable for this position you must have:
• Extensive knowledge in Finance, Bookkeeping, and Accounting.
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems.
• Management and Team Building abilities.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a commitment to promoting a safe workplace.
• Current Driver Licence and access to vehicle.
• National Police Record Check.
• Own IT infrastructure for remote work capabilities where directed by the business.
• Have the capacity to build strong relationships across and outside the organisation.
• Ability to influence people and outcomes to get the job done.
• Own IT infrastructure at home to enable work from home capabilities
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, or Business Accounting.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in NFP, Aged Care, or Health environment.
• Experience in financial reporting and XERO software.
What we offer:
• Energetic and Supportive team environment.
• Award pay rate according to the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Industry Award 2010 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Salary packaging (benefit from tax free earnings up to an annual cap amount of $18,550)
• Professional development and capacity building opportunities.
• Access to EAP.