Financial Accountant

At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives, every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.  

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.  

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be. 

About the role and where you will be working: 

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at our Central Office. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of financial records, and supporting the organisation's financial compliance requirements. Working collaboratively across the business, you will partner with operational leaders and key stakeholders to provide financial support, prepare monthly reporting, manage reconciliations, assist with audit processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and post journals to ensure the accuracy of financial records and reporting. Complete bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items. 
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and Board reporting requirements.
• Maintain loan schedules, accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Support external audit activities by providing reconciliations, reports and financial information.
• Provide advice and support to managers and employees on finance-related matters.
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and other accounting activities as required.

About you: 

To be considered for this role you’ll need: 

• CA or CPA qualified accountant with at least 5 years' relevant experience.
• Skilled in financial reporting, reconciliations and problem solving.
• Advanced Excel user with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering high quality outcomes.

Working with us 

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits. 
• Corporate Health Insurance discount
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.  
• Carers/personal leave 
• Service Awards for long standing employees 
• Flexible working environment  

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.  

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for: 

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months 
• Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles  
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire 
• Proof of work rights  

About us  

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness. 

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio. 

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; 

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one. 

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group. 

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work. 

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au