Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant
Posted
19-Jun-2025
Location
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3931625
Financial Accountant
About our client
We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.
Role responsibilities
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the range of financial accounting responsibilities – preparation of month-end reconciliations and reports, as well as compliance, financial analysis and supporting with budgeting/audit processes. Outside of the usual day-to-day, continuous improvement suggestions, with an eye to improving the user experience will be welcomed.
Essential Requirements
You will value collaboration and communication and enjoy working in a team environment. Transformation will excite you, as well as the opportunity to rebuild efficient processes and procedures.
Why work for Caritas Australia?
You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:
Our commitment to safeguarding – Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Our commitment to diversity - Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.
How to Apply
To be considered, apply now with your resume directly through the advertisement. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Linde at diana@beaumontpeople.com.au. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
- Work with an experienced manager and mentor in a time of exciting transformation.
- Leverage technical financial accounting skills and stakeholder management to achieve objectives.
- Use your growth and continuous improvement mindset to streamline efficiencies and improve processes.
About our client
We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.
Role responsibilities
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the range of financial accounting responsibilities – preparation of month-end reconciliations and reports, as well as compliance, financial analysis and supporting with budgeting/audit processes. Outside of the usual day-to-day, continuous improvement suggestions, with an eye to improving the user experience will be welcomed.
- Process regular payments and ensure compliance with procedures/delegation limits.
- Liaise with an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate and correct payroll processes.
- Be responsible for the expense management software (training and onboarding new users, and ensuring that all expense coding is up to date and correct)
- General GL posting, including payments and revenue recognition, prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Undertake the monthly reconciliation of income, expenditure and balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting processes., and assisting with annual audit and year end activities as required.
- Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities and projects.
Essential Requirements
You will value collaboration and communication and enjoy working in a team environment. Transformation will excite you, as well as the opportunity to rebuild efficient processes and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Tech savviness (experience using accounting packages/expense management systems and CRMs, as well as intermediate – advanced proficiency with Excel).
- Robust experience with, and a strong understanding of Accounting and Audit Standards.
- Experience in building effective relationships with stakeholders in a large, complex organisational environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and queries while delivering the highest levels of customer service.
Why work for Caritas Australia?
You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:
- Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance
- Generous leave benefits including wellbeing, birthday, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered
Our commitment to safeguarding – Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Our commitment to diversity - Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.
How to Apply
To be considered, apply now with your resume directly through the advertisement. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Linde at diana@beaumontpeople.com.au. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
