Senior Accountant

• Preparing and analysing financial statements, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with Australian financial regulations, ATO requirements, and IFRS, including taxation compliance and lodgements.
• Conducting internal financial investigations, audits, and presenting findings to management or boards.
• Advising on cost management, risk control, and improvements in accounting systems and internal controls.
• Liaising with external auditors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Ensure timely reporting to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and funding bodies.
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare statutory financial reports in compliance with ACNC and ATO requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in consultation with management and program leaders.
• Provide financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support management in decision-making through financial insights.
• Oversee financial reporting for grants, donations, and government contracts.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of acquittals and compliance with funding agreements.
• Track restricted vs. unrestricted funds and manage donor reporting obligations.
• Oversee payroll processes, including superannuation and leave provisions.
• Manage salary packaging and fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions specific to NFPs.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations.
• Ensure compliance with ACNC, ATO, ASIC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Supervise junior finance staff and provide mentoring, training, and development.
• Collaborate with program managers to strengthen financial literacy across the organisation.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CA qualified or working towards) including at least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, budgeting, taxation compliance, auditing, and financial analysis.
• Ability to maintain internal control systems, liaise with stakeholders, and advise on financial efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative attitude, and alignment with RBS values: Build Community, Work Compassionately, Influence with Credibility, Continually Improve.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and ACNC/ATO reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Experience with grant acquittals and reporting for government and philanthropic funding.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.

• Salary packaging options (up to $15,900 tax-free per year under NFP FBT exemptions).
• Additional benefits such as meal & entertainment packaging, leave loading, or flexible work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, mission-driven workplace.

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