AddressThe Opportunity
As the Senior Financial Accountant at HBF, you will hold a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial accounting, control, and statutory reporting for entities within the HBF Health Group. Your responsibilities extend to overseeing the preparation of annual financial statements and providing essential technical accounting expertise, including crafting position papers for HBF's audit committee. Moreover, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting your direct reports, fostering their professional development, and facilitating seamless transitions during the implementation of new systems as part of HBF's Transformation Program.
About You
In this role, we are seeking a seasoned financial professional with a Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) qualification and a background in Big 4 firms, ideally with at least ten years of post-qualified experience in medium to large organizations. Your expertise should encompass a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS, and a track record of preparing statutory financial statements to the highest standards. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills will be crucial, as you will be tasked with articulating complex financial concepts and preparing papers for executive committees. Additionally, your adeptness in navigating governance and compliance requirements, coupled with a proactive, self-starting approach, will ensure success in this dynamic and challenging role.
Essential:
- Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Big 4 trained, with at least ten years’ post qualified experience in a medium to large organisations
- Up to date CPD hours
- Current expertise in accounting principles and IFRS
- Recent experience in the completion of statutory Financial Statements to best practice/ASX standard.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience writing papers for Executive Committees
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant governance and compliance requirements (e.g. Accounting Standards, Corporations Law, Taxation)
- Excellent controls awareness, such as reconciliations, balance sheet verification, P&L check and data integrity
- Self-starter, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, yet providing quality outcomes, with minimal supervision, (albeit in a team environment).
- Expert Excel skills and working experience in ERP’s (accounting packages).
Desirable:
- Experience in a PHI/financial services environment
- Experience with indirect taxes: GST and payroll tax
If you are a seasoned financial professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing organization, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant position at HBF today. Join us in our mission to deliver for our members in the moments that matter and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change in the community. Take the next step in your career journey by submitting your application now and become an integral part of HBF's transformative journey.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply Now" button to complete your application and send through a copy of your CV along with a covering letter outlining why your skill and experience meet the requirements of this role.
About HBF
As one of WA’s longest established private health providers, (we’ve been around for 80 years!), we continue to innovate and challenge the status quo; adopting a strategy that focuses on business growth and sustainability, diversification, national expansion and significant enhancements to how we service our members through technology and relevant related businesses.
As a not-for-profit fund with no shareholders, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our members. That’s why our iconic brand’s reputation is built on personalised service, community support and a motivation to deliver for our members in the moments that matter.
When you work for HBF, you work for a company with a clear vision and a team of people that are passionate about providing the best service, experience and products for our members across Australia.
So why not come with us on our transformation journey and see where a career with HBF can take you?
Our Values
At HBF, we live our values every day. They shape our behaviours and how we relate to each other, our members and our community:
Members are our reason - Members are the reason we exist and are at the heart of everything we do.
We do the right thing - We are open and honest in everything we do. We do what is right, not what is easy and explain why we are doing it.
We are brave - We are brave in the way we will tackle the future. We’re driven by curiosity, and constantly look for better ways to work smarter, faster and more innovatively.
We work as one - We act as one HBF because we’re better together. We work not as individuals but as a team to achieve more.
Employee benefits
Fully Subsided Corporate Gold Health Cover
13 days personal leave per year
Career development opportunities
Generous salary packaging options
Access to corporate discounts across a range of retail, restaurants and hotels
Our recruitment and selection process include a variety of assessment methods that may encompass psychometric assessments, reference checks and verification of working rights in Australia. Preferred candidates will be required to return a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to an offer of employment being extended.
At HBF, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. HBF is a place of belonging. We are proud of who we are, and we encourage applications from diverse groups such as Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and family background, including caring responsibilities.
