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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accounting Team Leader to join our SCCQ family.  Reporting to the Head of Finance – Reporting & Compliance, as the Financial Accounting Team Leader you will be responsible for preparing the statutory, regulatory compliance obligations along with management of the Financial Accounting team.  

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive salary with the added benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice packaging to bring home more
• Supportive organisation with great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Purpose driven organisation making a real difference
• Option to work in a hybrid work environment
• Convenient central location with free parking onsite

About the role

As the Financial Accounting Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in our organisation. You will lead our Financial Accounting team, ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership:

• Manage the Financial Accounting team
• Provide mentoring, development, and training for your team
• Ensure positive team morale and cohesiveness by promoting innovation and team engagement
• Promote cross-collaboration with the wider business to pursue our vision, mission, and values

Reporting:

• Prepare EOM & EOY Financial Accounting and reporting
• Coordinate the external audit process
• Prepare taxation and regulatory compliance and timely submissions
• Prepare lodgments of Grant acquittals
• Ensure accuracy of Assets and Liabilities, including maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Maintain integrity of the General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations in accordance with AASB Standards

Financial Compliance:

• Ensure compliance and assurance of Financial Accounting internal controls, policies, processes, and legislative obligations
• Maintain financial accounting policies and procedures

Continuous Improvement:

• Apply continuous improvement methodology to processes and procedures to support an understanding of the business and an accurate view of performance
• Efficient delivery and continuous improvement of EOM accounting and reporting
• Participate in the development, deployment, and continuous progress of business performance reports and framework as required
  

What will you bring to the role?

• Qualified CA/CPA with professional accounting body or equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
• Ability to manage tasks and the team to achieve agreed outcomes and timeframes
• Detailed knowledge of accounting principles and processes
• Strong technical skills and a passion for thinking outside the box
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Statutory and EOM reporting experience with ability to communicate financial data and results effectively
• Residential Aged Care experience and knowledge of the legislation
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Previous experience with Epicor software preferred

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply? 

If you have the qualifications and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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