Senior Financial Accountant

• Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
• Permanent Full time position available!
• Corporate Health Insurance discount

At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives, every day, connected to communities.

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at our Central Office in Rivervale on a permanent full time basis working Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to work from home 2x days per week.

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will lead key financial reporting and compliance activities across the organisation and its related entities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors, while driving continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls.

Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To

• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory reporting for Southern Cross Care WA and related entities.
• Coordinate and manage interim and annual external audits, including the provision of audit data and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal reviews, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with taxation obligations, including GST, BAS, FBT and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage treasury, banking and investment activities, including loan and term deposit registers.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and oversee key financial reporting systems and general ledger integrity.
• Assist with funding, grant reporting and other financial obligations across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing financial processes, controls, systems and reporting capabilities.

About You

You are a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional with strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience. Highly organised and detail oriented, you bring excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely results.

To Be Considered For This Role You’ll Need

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting. CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Senior Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Strong experience preparing general purpose financial statements.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Treasury management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to deliver results and maintain performance in a fast paced environment.

Working with us

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance discount
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How To Apply

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
• Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Proof of work rights

About Us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au