Financial Accountant (6-month fixed term contract)

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.                               

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

Your New Role Looks Like This:

As a Financial Accountant you will assist the Financial Control Manager within the Financial Control Team to provide timely, accurate and commercially focused financial and management accounting support. You will be a   technology savvy, strong team player who will work closely and build strong relationships with the broader Group Finance & Strategy to achieve our strategic goals. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with timely and precise month-end and year-end close, ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage accruals, prepayments and general journal postings.
• Perform and ensure accuracy and timeliness in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist and contribute in annual budgeting and ongoing Forecasting;
• Ensure accurate monthly BAS and yearly FBT entertainment register and checklist.
• Assist in the production, finalization and delivery of the monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual management reporting packs / statutory reporting packs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in and support the delivery of internal and external audit processes in an effective and timely manner.
• Assist and participate in and support Group and business unit projects and initiatives.
• Assist in the delivery of efficient, timely and accurate analysis of financial results for optimal fact-based decision making.
• Assist and participate in the production, finalization and delivery of quarterly rolling forecast, strategic planning and budget reset processes for the business unit (P&L, Balance sheet, Capex and PIPs);
• Maintain effective and healthy partnering relationships with platform stakeholders.
• Assist Financial Control Manager in collaborating across functions to deliver on process improvements, key initiatives and drive customer obsession.

Please note that this is 6-month fixed term contract.

About You:

• CA/CPA qualified, coupled with 4+ years relevant financial and management accounting experience.
• Solid experience in system processes, variance analysis, reconciliations, issue resolution, journal processing is required, as well as experience in forecasting and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills, tech savvy and computer literate in a range of financial software and accounting packages (e.g. SUN, Coupa, Fraedom and Blackline)
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to adapt quickly to change and work methodically while under pressure.

 
What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

Competitive salary
Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.