Join us on a Transformational Journey at UnitingCare:

UnitingCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to unify our finance systems —enhancing the way we support the people and communities we serve. To ensure the success of this strategic initiative, we’re offering a number of brand-new, 2-year, maximum term contract roles to help maintain and strengthen our core business-as-usual (BAU) operations during this pivotal time.

In this role, as Senior Financial Accountant, you will deliver core financial accounting functions in alignment with business strategy and direction.

Working in a highly collaborative manner with cross functional teams, the role will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial operations, to drive efficiencies and meet/improve stakeholder relationships and outcomes.

We are looking for an individual with a strong commercial background that know what good looks like.

Please note, this is a 2 year, maximum term contract position, with the potential for extension. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team :

Develop, document and deliver the financial reporting month end close process per agreed timetable through the provision of high-quality financial accounting expertise and services.

Develop, document and maintain the chart of account cost centre and general ledger account structures within the financial management information systems.

Assist in the preparation of high-quality grant funding acquittals in line with internal and external deadlines, and contractual reporting requirements.

Deliver financial reporting that meets all relevant legislative requirements, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, funder’s requirements and/or approved policy.

Complete annual WorkCover renewal returns and support the internal and external audit activities.

Proactively recommend, contribute to, and drive improvements to financial controls, processes and procedures that meet business and contractual requirements.

Undertake contract reviews, interpret and recommend accounting treatment in line with accounting standards for grant income.

What makes a difference for us?

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or related field, ideally with a CAANZ/CPA or similar membership with minimum 5 years' experience within a project accounting role.

Intermediate Excel capabilities, ideally with knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and intermediate PowerBI capabilities, with a high attention to detail and proven accuracy.

Proven ability to apply planning, coordination and time management skills to projects and keep to project and business deadlines.

Prior experience with acquittals/government grants, or the ability to read and understand key extracts of a contract.

High level of commercial acumen, exceptional attention to detail with the ability to demonstrate analytical thinking.

Previous experience of working within the Not-For-Profit, Health or Community Services Sector will be highly regarded.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.