Senior Accountant

Brisbane Sustainability Agency (BSA) is searching for an experienced Senior Accountant to support BSA’s growing program of works. 

• Part-time position 25-30hrs/week (full-time considered)
• $95,000-$105,000 FTE (pro-rata)

Brisbane Sustainability Agency is looking for a high performing and experienced accountant to join the team!

• Brisbane CBD based role with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. 

About our business and mission:

Brisbane Sustainability Agency is a subsidiary of Brisbane City Council and is committed to demonstrating world-class leadership in sustainability, promoting environmental best practice and create signature legacy outcomes to help make Brisbane our nation’s most sustainable city for future generations to enjoy. We leverage innovation, sustainability programs and research to deliver signature projects, services and positive environmental and economic outcomes for Brisbane. 

About the role:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasting at a Project and Organisational level across Brisbane Sustainability Agency (BSA). 

 As Senior Accountant you will be required to analyse and provide financial insights, reports and commentary for all projects across the business and prepare accurate and timely information for the BSA CEO, Board and Audit and Risk Committee. 

Reporting to the Operations Support Manager, you will work in consultation with the Senior Management team, Project Managers and other financial services personnel (internal and external), to provide financial management and support across BSA, as well as oversee all financial reporting requirements for the business.   

 While the role will work closely with teams across BSA, you will also be required to operate with a high level of autonomy.

 What we have to offer: 

As a valued member of our team, you'll receive the following benefits: 

• Part-time position 25-30 hours per week 
• Flexible work arrangements (including Work from Home and Time Off in Lieu) 
• Career progression and professional development opportunities 
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave
• Free gym membership
• Bike room and modern end of trip facilities
• Brisbane CBD office 

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in  Accounting, Finance, Business or Commerce
• Relevant Accounting Qualification
• Minimum 3-5years experience in a similar role
• High level proficiency with Xero, computer systems and financial software
• Experience with ApprovalMax and Zoho (favorable)
• Experience with Payroll- Employment Hero (favorable)
• Experience with AP/AR (favorable)
• Experience with NFP/DGR (favorable)

Your key responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. Provide financial insights, commentary and analysis for the Brisbane Sustainability Agency CEO, Board and Audit and Risk Committee and on occasion if required, present this financial information during a Board or Committee meeting. 
• Develop and maintain BSA level budgets and forecasts. Provide support to Project Teams with project/program budgets including budget management, reporting, reconciliation, and forecasting and identify potential project under/overspends.  
• Liaise with other departments and projects to ensure the accuracy, transparency and timely reporting of financial information. 
• Liaise with Queensland Audit Office during BSA audit periods, prepare requested financial documents prior to the audit and ensure all audit queries are responded to in a timely manner.  
• Liaise with Brisbane City Council Corporate Finance on reporting obligations and prepare requested financial documents and ensure all queries are responded to in a timely manner. 
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards.
• Review Payroll and Supplier Payments as prepared by internal or external financial services personnel prior to CEO approval. 
• Ensure compliance, training and continual improvement of BSA’s financial policies, procedures and processes across the organisation, as required.  
• Ensure BSA meet all compliance obligations including BAS/IAS/FBT/Payroll Tax and that these payments are accurate and on time. 
• Monitor financial obligations of contracts and other relevant agreements. 
• Actively identify and mitigate financial risks to BSA. 
• Manage relationships with financial services personnel (internal and/or external), including contract management and requests for specialist advice. 
• Provide high-level accounting advice, including interpretation and application of Accounting Standards. 
• Exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive, complex and contentious issues, considering the social and political environment, and information sharing protocols in conjunction with supporting our corporate values.  
• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure BSA maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients. 
• Ensure that you always work in accordance with our Workplace, Health, Safety & Environment System (WHS&E System), including through taking responsibility for ensuring that you maintain a safe workplace, you work in a safe manner and you have an up-to-date understanding of the WHS&E System.  
• Work in partnership with your Supervising Manager and the CEO to agreed performance standards and mutual expectations. Give and receive regular feedback to enable performance to be improved and take personal responsibility for optimising your potential.

This is your chance to join a passionate multi-disciplinary team and play a key role in the future of Brisbane for Brisbane Sustainability Agency.

For queries relating to this position, please contact Alicija Ancich, Operations Support Manager, on (07) 3007 7***. Applicants should direct their CV and a cover letter to **************@sustainablebrisbane.com.au

The deadline for applications is 11pm, Monday 1 April 2024 . Shortlisted applicants may be contacted prior to this date to arrange an interview.

Please note that position is part-time (25-30hrs/week) the salary range for this role is pro-rata FTE $95,000 - $105,000 plus Superannuation.