G8 Education is one of Australia's largest early education and care providers, with more than 400+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 40,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.
The Opportunity
Join our innovative finance team, where you'll partner with accountants to drive excellence in financial reporting, compliance, and auditing. In this role, you will provide valuable financial insights, strengthen governance, and actively contribute to our future success by improving processes and optimising performance.
You'll work closely with Senior Leaders at G8 to deliver monthly and annual reports while leading initiatives focused on enhancing processes, performance, and reporting capabilities.
This role is a maximum-term opportunity on a Full-Time basis until the end of July 2025.
Your day-to-day
No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Preparing and reconciling entries
Preparing and analysing monthly profit and loss results
Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial result each period
Acting as a business partner within and/or to different Support Office Departments
Creating detailed work instructions for tasks linking to G8 policies and develop new and improved ways of working
Assisting with internal and external audit requirements by answering queries and providing information on a timely basis.
Leading process improvement initiatives, simplifying reconciliations, and improving data matching workflows
About You
You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:
3+ years of experience in a similar role
Degree qualified with CPA
Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and Blackline will be looked upon favorably
Experience in improving reporting and analysis for specific functions
Intermediate Excel skills
Strong technical accounting skills
Strong focus on process improvement
Desired experience working within an ASX-listed company
Exceptional stakeholder engagement with business
Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary package
Hybrid working conditions encouraged.
Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions.
This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now!
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.
G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.
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