Make a difference in your community every dayAt Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the joy of seeing the difference you make in your clients' lives. That's the joy you'll experience every day you come to work at Centacare.Our Mission: Action for ImpactWe are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our clinical services team, you will bring this mission to life. Your positivity, commitment, and passion for living and working in the same community will be rewarded beyond measure.Job DescriptionYour role as an AccountantAs the Accountant you play an essential supporting role within the finance department at Centacare NENW. Your primary responsibility is to assist in the day-to-day financial operations and maintain accurate records, ensuring the integrity of financial data and taxation compliance. You play a key supporting role in the preparation of Centacare NENW’s annual budgets and forecasts.Key accountabilities includeData Entry and Record-Keeping: Responsibility for accurately recording financial transactions in the accounting system. This includes posting journal entries, recording expenses, revenue, and updating ledgers.Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process invoices, track expenses, and prepare payments to vendors (Accounts Payable). For Accounts Receivable, track and process incoming payments from customers, ensuring timely receipts.Assisting with Month-End and Year-End Close Processes: Support the Senior Manager Finance to prepare and organise documents needed for month-end and year-end financial closing. Generate reports, verify account balances, and prepare necessary adjustments.Expense Reporting: Assist to process employee expense reports by reviewing receipts, ensuring compliance with the company’s policies, and processing reimbursements.Assisting with Financial Reporting: Prepare preliminary financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, under the supervision of the Senior Manager Finance.Maintaining Financial Documents: Organise, file, and maintain physical or digital financial documents, ensuring they are stored properly and easily accessible for audits or future reference.Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Manager Finance to develop annual budgets and annual forecasts.Desired Skills and ExperienceRelevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or Accountancy.Eligibility to enrol in the Chartered Accountant or the Certified Practicing Accountant program and the commitment to complete your selected program.Ability to use analytical tools and models to understand and measure the performance of the organisation.High level of integrity, maturity and initiative, with the ability handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly.Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary for clear and effective interaction with employees at all levels.Advanced computer skills in MS Office suite and ability learn new systems and applications, including finance software.Adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.About Centacare Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.If you are ready to embark on a rewarding adventure and make a real difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you.Contact usHave questions before applying? Contact Nichole for a confidential discussion on 6762 9292.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.This position will close Sunday 15th December 2024, however interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your application today!Centacare NENW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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