Management Accountant - 12 Month Contract
Respect, Australia

This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Corporate Services Department!

Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

Our staff make a real difference in people’s lives. Their hard work is for the greater good, and not for the financial benefit of owners or shareholders!

Respect is financially strong and a leading organisation in a recession-proof industry that provides job safety and security in the current uncertain environment.

Due to continuous growth we are seeking a full-time experienced Management Accountant for a 12 month contract, to be based at our head office in Devonport, Tasmania. We will also consider suitable applicants outside of this area for a working from home role.

The Management Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in the delivery of the regulatory and statutory reporting requirements of the organisation. Including high-quality management accounting, reporting, analysis and advice. This role will also provide support to the Finance Manager in implementing various process improvement projects undertaken within the department.

Role duties include:

• Preparation of monthly management reports tracking financial performance against budget.
• Providing commentary on management reports.
• Cashflow management and forecasting.
• Variance analysis around actual results compared to the budget and forecast for each profit and loss cost centre.
• Analysing trends and financial performance across business units.
• Benchmarking performance of the different cost centres and analysis of data to assist managers in making decisions.
• Ongoing financial analysis of the results and projects.
• Completion of industry benchmark reporting.
• Play a lead role in compiling the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist the finance team where required around month-end responsibilities, including reconciliations.
• Taking part in system’s and process improvement initiatives.
• A dedicated focus on value-add to the business, reviewing and improving processes and procedures and providing of insightful analysis to internal and external stakeholders, as required.

Requirements

What you can bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce, with accounting major (essential)
• CA/CPA Certified (or substantial completion)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a prior management accountant role.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of budgeting and management reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in finance related accounting standards and legislation.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in the collection, manipulation, analysis and reporting of data.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including experience with financial systems and Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience in provision of high quality financial accounting services in not-for -profit organisations
• Experience in Aged Care and Retirement Living is desirable.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Job Rewards and Benefits