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HomeStart is on the lookout for an experienced Corporate Accountant to join our team full-time. Our Corporate Accountants play a key role in ensuring the organisation has accurate and timely financial and non-financial information, supporting both internal and external reporting, audit, and compliance efforts. In this role, you'll apply your accounting expertise to analyse and report on financial data, including preparing statutory and management accounts. You'll also provide valuable support to the Finance Leader across a range of tasks, including financial control, procurement, project finance management and business partnering.
What you'll be doing: Serve as a technical accounting specialist, staying updated on accounting standards. Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making. Complete month-end and year-end tasks, including reconciliations and financial reporting. Oversee external reporting and compliance with various government and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate financial data, including procurement and asset registers. Support budget preparation, project finance, and collaborate with teams on business matters. Drive process improvements and contribute to enhancing internal controls. What we're looking for: At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally at a large corporate or big 4 accounting firm. Membership in a recognised professional accounting body (CA/CPA Australia or equivalent). Previous experience in preparing financial statements. Knowledge of current Australian accounting standards. Strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate financial information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What we offer: Annual salary increases. Up to 40% of your time working from home. 5 days of wellbeing leave in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave. A supportive, diverse team environment. A centrally located, modern office in Pirie Street. Stability in an organisation experiencing significant growth in lending volumes. About us HomeStart is a South Australian government organisation that's helping break down the barriers to home ownership. Our innovative financial solutions are designed to help SA residents achieve their home ownership dreams. With over 150 employees across Adelaide CBD and other satellite offices, we're proud to be more than just an employer – we're a partner for the community.
To join us click the Apply button and send us a copy of your current CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability. We look forward to welcoming you!
To find out more about this opportunity, refer to HomeStart's career page at for a copy of the Position Description. Please note candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of the job advert, and you will only be contacted if you progress to interview. We also reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please contact Soo-Ran Sherriffat Soo-Ran.Sherriff@homestart.com.au if you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
Applications close at Monday, 11th November 2024 and are only accepted via seek.com.au. Please provide a cover letter, current resume and include the name and contact details of three current professional referees.
All new employees are required to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Record (Police Check) prior to commencement.
HomeStart is an equal opportunity employer that supports a diverse, inclusive and safe place to work where everyone belongs, and everyone feels at home. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, culture, national origin or age.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification? In 150 words or less, please share with us why you chose to apply for this role? How do you ensure you are kept up to date on developments in accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirement changes? In 150 words or less, please describe how you can apply your skills and experience to this role. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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