Management Accounting Officer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced and outcome driven Management Accounting Officer for a permanent full-time role within the Office of the Chief Finance Officer.

This role provides strategic financial management and business support services to the Management Accounting team and Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.Our purpose is `great care every day'.

The opportunity The role is required to support the Management Accounting team to ensure the Townsville HHS management reporting system is structured and maintained to record and present reliable and accurate financial and statistical information for management purposes.

The position supports the Senior Manager Management Accounting and Executive Directors to meet their financial accountabilities by preparing and analysing data, identifying trends and risks, problem solving and monitoring the overall financial and operational position of the reporting entities within the Townsville HHS. The role also provides finance business systems assistance including training and support.

Role requirement

• Advanced use of PC based spreadsheets and databases. 
• Possession of a qualification relevant to business and specifically accounting and registration with an accounting professional body is desirable but not mandatory.
• If the successful applicant holds a relevant qualification, a certified copy of qualification and membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to perform high quality and timely Management Accounting functions including budget preparation, performance reporting, data analysis and resource management for a large, complex organisation.
• High level knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of computerised financial systems which provide appropriate and timely reports combined with highly developed skills in the use of PC based spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to identify key issues, analyse and review data, utilise problem solving skills, develop practical solutions and provide quality advice to address financial management issues.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal competence, including the capacity to negotiate, resolve conflict and positively influence and motivate others in relation to Management Accounting issues.
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work autonomously to ensure efficient administrative outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the organisation's and team's goals.

Generous remuneration package value up to $127,236 p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $3928.50 - $4274.40 p.f. (AO5)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Townsville North Queensland ( https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/ )

Interested?
Contact: Alison Bethune  on 07 4433 1***.
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 18 April 2024

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.