Assistant Accountants (Accounting) Full time The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from diligent and experienced accounting professionals for the permanent full-time position of Assistant Accountant, working within the Finance, Facilities and Planning team.
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG (CEDoW) We provide our team with:
Excellent professional and development programs, tailored to your needsAn environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through educationA platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith communityCompetitive RemunerationSalary PackagingABOUT THE ROLE The Finance, Facilities & Planning team works directly with the full range of stakeholders across CEDoW to deliver both a best practice finance and procurement service and to ensure our physical locations, facilities and buildings provide an innovative and fit-for-purpose environment that enables great learning and student outcomes across our 38 schools.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this position supports the financial and management reporting processes across the system of schools and Catholic Education Office (CEO) providing accountability for informed strategic decision making.
Specific areas of focus include: Employing processes that aim to ensure CEDoW schools and CEO are managing their financial responsibilities and transactions in line with Diocesan Policy and Procedures.Supporting school and CEO staff providing assistance and direction with developing accurate annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, income/expense allocations.Provide education and training to School Budget Owners on the budgeting process, quarterly forecasts and income/expense allocations.Providing detailed variance analysis to budget and forecasts to improve financial performance.Assist with the end of month and end of year financial processes, including journals and timely reconciliation of balance sheet items.Assist with maintaining CEDoW's Lease Register in line with Accounting Standard AASB16.Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to ensure compliance with CEDoW Policy and Procedures.Participate in project work and other tasks in collaboration with the finance team.ABOUT YOU To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone with:
A Commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.Knowledge of relevant tax laws, accounting principles and external compliance in matters relating to financial and management reporting.Demonstrated ability to support the budget and future year forecasts.Advanced problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail.Exceptional stakeholder focus to build strong relationships with school staff, including excellent communication and interpersonal skills delivering outstanding support in a shared work environment.An ability to deliver staff training in both group and individual settings at school locations via Zoom or at the Catholic Education Office.Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise and schedule work accordingly.QUALIFICATIONS Degree level qualification in Commerce or Business or working towards.Minimum of two (2) years' experience in finance/management accounting role.WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.
POSITION APPLICATION Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (the dot points in the 'ABOUT YOU' section of this position advertisement). Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.
To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Diane Nicolson - Senior Finance Manager on .
Please include a CV with your application.
Applications Close: 26 January 2025 at 11.55pm
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