AddressDo you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?
For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.
As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.
St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.
Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:
340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,
362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,
410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.
A job to be proud of:
As a Senior Project Accountant you will report to the Financial Performance and Analysis Manager, and lead the management accounting on Program Lighthouse. As part of the transformation, you will bring your project management accountant expertise and present project cost performance data to Senior Management and Executive teams and develop new project costing processes. You will join a passionate and professional team based in the Belmont State Office, and flexible working arrangements are available. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working a 37.5 hour week Monday through to Friday.
Responsibilities will include:
- Ensure opportunities to drive efficiencies and maximise revenue are identified and communicated
- Develop budgets and forecasts in line with project scope across the life of projects
- Provide data on project cost performance and participate in the review of overall project status and forecasts
- Coordinate reviews with senior management and executive teams to ensure performance and financial targets are met
- Develop management reporting packs and presentations to the senior leadership team.
- Month end accounting activities, including relevant journals, provisions, allocations etc. and participation in variance analysis.
- Assist in financial projects, tender preparation, contract drafting as and when required
- Assist in other financial areas as requested by the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Head of Finance or the CFO
Skills and Attributes required:
- Prior experience in coordinating reviews with senior management and executive teams to ensure performance and financial targets are met
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work across a diverse range of stakeholders
- 2-3+ years post graduate experience, preferably with significant time in a management/project accounting environment
- CPA or CA qualified
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility and adaptability
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
The benefits of working at St John WA:
The successful candidate will be offered a flexible working environment within a professional and passionate team along with:
- Generous salary packaging options
- Diverse and rewarding work
- $550 annual Health and Wellness benefit
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Free emergency services cover
- Free First Aid Training
To Apply To apply please select "Apply Now"; applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your suitability for the role. Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Katherine Park on (08) 9334 8***.
Applications close Wednesday the 19th of June 2024 at 12 noon.
St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.
Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.
St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John.
St John may begin the shortlisting process prior to the closing date
