Management Accountant, Commercial Initiatives - CliniKids West Australia's biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids' health and wellbeing has been rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.
Formerly known as 'Telethon Kids Institute', we've been thinking of The Kids for over 30 years. Anything that might harm them and everything that could help. Our research leaves the lab and changes the world. It becomes treatments, medicines, policies, and programs for happier, healthier kids everywhere.
The Kids - as we are now known - reflect the significance and breadth of research being undertaken to deliver even more impactful outcomes, faster.
The Opportunity
The Management Accountant will support the clinical services of The Kids, including CliniKids, by delivering accurate financial reporting on revenue, expenses, and budget performance. This role involves managing accounting processes, performing financial analysis, and supporting day-to-day transactions as needed. The successful candidate will assist with financial modelling, general accounting, and stakeholder reporting whilst collaborating closely with the Institute Finance team. Additionally, they will contribute to special projects to drive continuous improvement and add value to the Institute.
Some of your duties will include:
Develop a good understanding of the financial aspects of clinical service delivery and guide stakeholders through the related financial processes and implications. Review service-related contracts prior to execution for compliance with institute policies and procedures, GST Law, and other requirements. Identify, analyse, and provide recommendations to resolve financial issues that are aligned to the priorities of the commercial initiative. Ensure reporting requirements are met including the preparation and completion of financial acquittals and other financial reporting to funding organisations. Provide financial advice and modelling for the development of business cases and innovative business models.
Based at our Subiaco and Nedlands offices, this role will be offered on a full-time basis for 2 years in the first instance.
About You
The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in management accounting which is supported by a relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or Business and your membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; CPA Australia; the Institute of Public Accountants or evidence of working towards membership.
Along with this, your application will also reflect your experience in the following:
Knowledge of business management and accounting principles to support strategic planning and resource allocation. Experience in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills to deliver information to a broad range of stakeholders at all levels of the Institute (e.g. management, funding bodies, professional staff). Knowledge in Business Central and ERP systems.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Reward and recognition program. Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware, and stationery.
How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the 'About You' section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to
Contact Name: Gemma Upson
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Closing Date: 03/12/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.#J-18808-Ljbffr