Finance Manager

About Us:

At abbaCare our passionate team supports NDIS Participants throughout northern Queensland and beyond. We pride ourselves in providing person-centred care with a primary focus on with a respectful holistic approach. Focusing on what our Participants can do rather than what they cannot do. We strive to support our Participants to reach their full potential by providing quality care, empowering them to actively work towards their goals and supporting their choices. Our mission is to promote independence, hope and laughter.

Position Overview

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Finance function and implementing the strategy and direction for the function. The role distributes the financial resources of the Company, is responsible for budget planning, and supports the management team by offering insights and financial advice that will facilitate the best business decisions for the Company. The Finance Manager is a position of leadership and responsibility, to act and lead a small team within the Company’s policies and procedures, adapt to abbaCare’s culture, and take ownership within the scope of the position.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Finance Manager oversees the financial and management reporting of the business and works closely with the management team, CEO and Company Directors

Preparation of monthly/quarterly financial and management reporting

Oversight of the month end process of the P&L statements

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions

Work with the Directors & CEO around budgets, spending, reporting and financial accountability

Producing financial reports related to the cash flow management, budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Lodgment of QLEAVE , Payroll tax, FBT, and help with other relevant legislative periodic and annual returns.

Key Selection Criteria

Knowledge:

Experience in using PRODA and understand working within NDIS pricing structures, systems and service agreements

Proven high level experience and financial knowledge in applying the SCHADS Award

Sound demonstrated experience and knowledge in payroll systems, including but not limited to, ATO requirements, payroll tax, superannuation

Strong financial reporting and tax experience

Advanced computer software skills, including knowledge of Excel and other account software systems and company systems (i.e. knowledge of MYOB and Flow Logic desirable)

Experience and demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years broad finance experience including at least 2+ years in a senior financial role with staff management responsibility

Minimum 3 years working within the Disability Services sector (desirable)

Demonstrated experience in managing a work unit including planning, monitoring, and resource management to ensure required organisational outcomes are met including tax and statutory compliance requirements.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.

Ability to work with limited supervision

Demonstrated ability to lead, provide advice, mentor, coach, and develop staff in undertaking Finance work to ensure a high quality and effective service.

Demonstrated ability and experience to review Finance operation and develop strategies and innovative approaches to improve its effectiveness.

Ability to show initiative and strong attention to detail and solve complex issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting/Business, preferably CA/CPA qualified but not essential.