Manager Finance

Position:  Manager Finance

Employment Status: Full Time 

Hours Per Fortnight: 76 hours per fortnight

The MHPH is a Not-for-Profit, stand-alone hospital, located in the rural city of Mildura on the Murray River with all that water sports, restaurants and relaxation can offer. Mildura is a one-hour flight to Melbourne or Adelaide.

Mildura Health Private Hospital is a 56-bed private hospital including a 29 bed Medical / Surgical in-patient ward with two Enhanced Care beds and a Treatment Room; Day Procedure Unit; Day Oncology Unit; five operating theatres and partnership with Mildura Health Private Consulting. Specialties include Cardiology (pacemaker insertions), Dental, Ear Nose and Throat, General Medicine, General Practice, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthopaedics, Palliative Care, Plastic / Reconstructive, Sleep Studies, Urology and Vascular. 

Our Values

Honesty, Fairness, Respect the Rights of Others and Independance.

The Role

The Finance Manager coordinates the financial functions of the Corporate Services department including responsibility for the timely and accurate financial and management reporting.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce
• Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza is a mandatory requirement for healthcare workers in Victoria, and as such, all employees at Mildura Health Private Hospital. 
• National Criminal Record Check
• Working with Children Check

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and accounting principles
• In depth technical knowledge of (and ability to source) Australian Accounting Standards, Corporations Act regulations and FBT/GST legislation
• Good understanding of business processes and internal controls related to accounts and payroll functions
• Proven analytical experience in cash flow management, budget analysis control and budget forecasting
• Excellent computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and accounting software 
• Process and deadline driven mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
• The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalism at all times, lead by example while fostering an open and positive work environment
• Ability to work collegiately in a team office environment

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and lead the month end process ensuring the completion of the General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations and production of all internal financial reports including commentary around variance to budget is produced in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordination of the yearend financial processes including preparing the annual financial reporting for statutory accounts, consolidation with Mildura Health Fund and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage the Fixed Assets Register and associated maintenance of records, register and stock controls.
• Responsible for Revenue function including MHPH billing, sundry Accounts Receivable invoicing, statements, and debt collection.
• Ensure Accounts Payable and Banking functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner with supplier payment management, focus on continuous improvement and identifying and implementing efficiencies in procurement.  
• Coordination and preparation of the annual budget and regular forecasting, working in collaboration with the Leadership team to ensure a timely and reliable forecast.
• Coordinate and ensure submission of all statutory reporting including but not limited to: taxation returns such as BAS, FBT, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) returns and Workcover reporting.
• Maintain key relationships and working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Work with and assist internal and external auditors to ensure reporting and audit requirements are met.
• Implement financial policy reforms to ensure robust financial management processes, systems and controls operate to manage MHPH’s financial and legal risks.
• Provide analytical input into business decisions.
• Assist in implementing process and system improvements
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to offer solutions and make decisions.

Applying for this Position

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Human resources for a copy of the Position Description **************@mildpriv.com.au. 

To submit an application, you will be required to provide the following;

• A Cover Letter;
• Your full Curriculum Vitae.

Applications must be submitted to ***********@mildpriv.com.au.