Accountant – Capital & Reporting at Respect Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Capital Control Processes: Oversee capital control processes including Construction Work in Progress (WIP) and forecasting Fixed Asset Register (FAR) for accurate capital and depreciation outcomes.
• Support Business Case Preparation: Assist in gathering information for timely and precise business case preparation and submission, ensuring appropriate approval for capital projects.
• Cash Flow Projection: Prepare and review cash flow projections to facilitate project funding within budgetary constraints.
• Implement Financial Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and monitor financial internal control policies related to tangible and intangible assets and associated systems.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers: Manage Fixed Asset Registers, conduct monthly depreciation, and reconcile Fixed Asset/WIP accounts on the balance sheet.
• Monitor Fixed Assets/Insurance Reconciliation: Oversee reconciliation processes for Fixed Assets and Insurance-related balance sheets.
• Review Fixed Asset Capitalization: Conduct weekly reviews of fixed asset capitalization in adherence to company policy, including review of Operating Expenses (OPEX) accounts.
• Monitor Repair and Maintenance Costs: Monitor repair and maintenance (R&M) costs allocation and post monthly R&M accruals.
• Provide Reporting and Analytics: Offer accurate reporting and analytics on capital expenditure (CAPEX) and R&M spend to internal stakeholders.
• Grant Reporting & Acquittals: Prepare and provide information for grant reporting and acquittals.
• Present Financial Outcomes: Present financial outcomes of capital projects, analyzing variations between actual and budget/forecast performance.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Ensure alignment among key stakeholders while adhering to company policies.
• Contract Review and Approval: Monitor contract review and approval process to achieve positive outcomes balancing costs, outcomes, time, and risk.
• Facilitate Expenditure Understanding: Optimize expenditure understanding in Property and IT operational areas without compromising quality.
• Collaborate on Capital Management Tools: Work with Property & Development Manager and FP&A Manager to develop effective capital management assessment tools.
• Valuations: Coordinate annual land and building revaluations per Financial Reporting & Insurance requirements, ensuring accurate balance sheet reflection.
• Process and Policy Improvement: Continuously improve company processes and policies in fixed asset and CAPEX areas.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in annual budget preparation and rolling forecasting process.

Requirements

• Essential:
  • Tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce with Accounting major
  • CPA/CA qualified
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial accounting
  • Extensive experience in managing and analyzing large volumes of data
  • Proficiency in computerized financial management systems, financial modeling, data extraction, manipulation, and report writing tools
  • Well-developed knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Practices, and Concepts

Benefits

• Competitive salary and entitlements
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organization
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities
• Discounted private health insurance