The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.
Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.
This is a full time, ongoing role based in our Melbourne or Brisbane, working a hybrid arrangement.
Our Senior Management Accountant seeks to provide strong value to all stakeholders supported by high-quality management information. The focus of the role is to support the team in preparing and analysing financial information, promote the standardisation of activities and drive efficiencies in all areas of responsibility. A strong focus on continuous improvement is vital. You will collaborate with the finance team and the broader business to obtain a deep understanding of financial drivers combined with complex analyses to provide insight and inform decision making.
In this role you will:
Provide management accounting support to Financial Reporting and Analysis team and the broader organisation.
Ensure quality data and information is created and utilised.
Undertake some month end accounting and reporting processes, including the development of complex journals, review/analysis of financial results and other month end activities.
Develop accurate budgets and ongoing financial forecasts (and associated data).
Prepare and deliver reports to stakeholders within the organisation and to National Boards.
Actively participate in and drive continuous improvement efforts.
About You
You will be an experienced accountant who has worked in end-to-end financial activities. An exceptional communicator, you can converse with a range of stakeholders and explain and influence complicated financial information in a way that helps facilitate informed decision making.
You embody our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Achievement.
As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role
Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting and CPA/CA qualification
Experience in management accounting activities, including month end processes and providing analysis of financial outcomes.
Experience in report preparation.
High level of written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Active participation in process improvement activities, including automation.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Previous experience with Board reporting and managing financial budgets for projects (desirable).
Experience using Anaplan or similar programs (desirable).
To apply:
Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the "As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following" section.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT on Sunday 24 November 2024.
Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period. Should we receive suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease.
Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.
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