Financial Reporting Accountant

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join a collaborative team on a permanent full-time basis in Blackburn.

This is a hands-on position with a key focus on delivering the annual statutory reports whilst coordinating the audit deliverables. You will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure adherence to Australian Accounting Standards and drive continuous improvement in financial processes within The Salvation Army.

The key focus of the role will be to:

• Assist in the delivery of year-end/month-end processing including aggregated consolidation entries and other group level adjustments.
• Review ledger transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Contribute to the development of the year-end timetable to ensure timely completion of Financial Reporting tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements in Financial Reporting.
• Collaborate with the auditors to ensure audit requirements are met and information provided in a timely fashion.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Financial Reporting processes at The Salvation Army.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proactive mindset and experience in financial accounting field. Your strong analytical skills and detail-oriented approach would play an imperative role in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key capabilities for success in this role include

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with CPA/CA qualification (completed or in progress).
• Previous audit experience would be desirable.
• 2+ years work experience in financial accounting/reporting.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

WHY WORK FOR US?

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as;

• Hybrid working environment with 2 days from our Blackburn office and 3 days WFH
• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax free for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650 tax free).
• Purchase leave, study leave, paid parental leave
• Salvos Rewards - access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase
• Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program - independent confidential counselling service

HOW TO APPLY

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.