Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while working with a passionate team?

Exciting Full Time Position Available Now!

About us:

CO.AS.IT. – Italian Assistance Association – has operated in Australia since 1968 as a charitable institution, strongly committed to the general well-being and the enhancement of the quality of life of the Italian Australian community. We aim to achieve the full potential of our community through the delivery of culturally appropriate services and the promotion of the Italian language, culture and heritage. We engage and empower the Italian Australian community by delivering best practice services and programs in the aged care, education, culture and heritage sectors.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information by recording, verifying, and consolidating transactions. This role supports financial reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting, and forecasting activities to enable accurate decision-making and ensure the financial health of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-end/year-end closing, reconciliations, journal entries.

BAS returns, accounts payable/receivable.

Fixed asset management, depreciation entries.

Management reports, variance analysis.

Regulatory financial reports, government funding acquittals.

Annual reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit support.

Compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, service providers.

Implement process improvements.

Provide financial insights to departments and management

To best support our Finance Team, we are looking for someone with:

Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.

CPA or CA qualification (or in progress) preferred.

3+ years in financial accounting and audit support.

Proficiency in Xero preferred.

Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Collaborative and relationship-building abilities.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary + Salary packaging (package up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually).

5 weeks of annual leave and 15 days of personal leave.

Career pathways, educations, training opportunities.

Access to confidential counselling and support service.

Ongoing support provided by a dedicated team.

At CO.AS.IT., we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equality. We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone feels safe, included, and valued. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.

Apply Now! Applications close COB Monday, 29 April 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!