Brisbane Catholic Education Hiring for Support Accountant Job at Queensland Full Time

• BRISBANE, Brisbane Catholic Education Office
• Commencing at $119,880 per annum plus Super
• Commencing February 2022
• Full-time fixed term opportunity

About the organisation

About the role

Your key responsibilities :

• Provide strategic and operational advice, consultancy and support to schools in relation to the administration and management of their budgetary and financial resources
• Undertake internal reviews and ensure identified improvements are actioned
• Deliver professional support and guidance to schools on a range of finance, budgeting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements
• Build financial capabilities and professional expertise within school administration and leadership teams
• Guide and support schools to understand and action any census and other finance related reporting requirements
• Provide strategic advice and direction on the implementation of approved financial policy and procedures in schools
• Identify and develop strategies, policies, procedures and systems that respond to current and emerging needs and support effective and accountable financial practices in schools
• Consult with internal stakeholders to evaluate the financial implications of business case submissions and provide advice and guidance where necessary.

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Experience in a senior finance business partnering role within a large and complex organisation
• High level strategic financial analysis experience
• End of month processing, budget preparation, general ledger and BAS
• High level MS Excel skills
• A strong customer service focus
• Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build collaborative working relationships
• Experience in identifying and developing strategies, policies, procedures and systems
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• High level communication skills
• Experience in an education setting is desirable
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Eligible for membership of a professional Accounting body e.g. CPA Australia
• Current driver’s licence (own motor vehicle required)
• Eligible to work in Australia for the period of this appointment.

For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.

From 23 January 2022 the BCE Office will be an environment where all employees are fully COVID vaccinated as per the Queensland Health directive.

BENEFITS@BCE: Stronger connections today. Inspired people tomorrow.

• Meaningful work where you can make a difference
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12.75% superannuation (with co-contributions)
• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and sacrificing options
• Access to professional development

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.