Accountant

NCC is seeking a flexible, reliable and capable Accountant to oversee our financial, accounting and taxation activities whilst adhering to relevant statutory legislation and NCC’s policies and procedures

Objectives of the role

The Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing the accurate preparation and management of NCC’s finances. They will work closely with the CEO, Operations Manager and the Office & Accounts Manager to provide the following, as needed:

• Open and objective counsel on financial and statutory matters
• Oversight on the preparation of financial compliance reports, monthly reports, budgets, annual financial statements, and other financial document as required 
• Mentoring, support and professional advice in relation to best practice financial management
• Assistance with strategic financial planning

Key responsibilities

The duties required may include the following, as needed:

• Provide accurate, timely and practical specialist financial services and advice, including strategic advice and financial management analysis, as appropriate 
• Advise the CEO, Operations Manager and Finance Committee on the development of an annual budget that is reflective of the strategic direction of the organisation
• Oversee the monthly reporting process including reviewing monthly results, quarterly review of balance sheet reconciliations and reporting of financial information to Finance Committee
• Oversee the annual audit process and ensure accurate preparation of annual financial statements 
• Oversee all financial compliance reporting, including annual FBT reporting
• Provide advice and assistance in the development of financial policies
• Assist with cashflow budgeting and forecasting 
• Assist the CEO & Operations Manager to develop budgetary system improvements 
• Provide advice on a Business Continuity and Risk Management planning process to ensure that NCC’s financial management systems are sound and operate within the agreed “risk profile” 
• Assist management to develop techniques and systems to better monitor financial performance of their programs and activities
• Provide recommendations on investment options to management 
• Develop a 3-year budget forecast

Essential Selection Criteria

Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia. Applicants must address both the essential and desirable selection criteria in their application:

Qualifications & Experience

•  Tertiary qualification in Accounting
•  CPA Qualified
• 5-7 years experience (2-3 years of which are in the not for profit sector) in the key facets of financial management including developing and maintaining multiple budgets, maintaining cash flow, overseeing creditors and debtors, producing financial reports and ensuring statutory compliance 

Knowledge & Understanding 

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of finance management in the not for profit sector, including preparation of finance policies & procedures, grants management, accounting standards, regulatory requirements and other special characteristics

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, organisational and decision-making skills 
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to discern priorities, plan ahead and coordinate with others to complete tasks 
• Mentoring skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into common language 

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Knowledge of and experience using the XERO accounting package
• Ability to openly and objectively provide counsel on financial, operational and statutory matters to senior management 
• Understanding of finance management as it relates to fundraising processes