_{21st May, 2025}

Looking for a finance role where you can take ownership and make a real impact? MSWA is seeking a skilled Finance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract to help lead our financial operations through an exciting system uplift project. If you're a qualified CA with a passion for process improvement and purpose-driven work, this is your moment.
Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Lead with Purpose: Play a key role in a major finance transformation project.
• Make an Impact: Strengthen financial operations in a values-led, not-for-profit organisation.
• Challenge & Variety: From audit support to process improvement—no two days are the same.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you’ll support the Head of Financial Control during a critical system uplift. You’ll lead month-end and year-end processes, ensure compliance, support audits, and drive efficiency across financial operations. While the role has no direct reports, you’ll review work from Financial Accountants and Officers and collaborate across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support year-end close.
• Respond to audit queries and prepare audit schedules.
• Support daily finance operations including AR/AP and NDIS billing.
• Submit BAS, FBT, and manage grant extinguishment.
• Draft technical accounting memos for complex transactions.
• Deliver financial analysis and board report commentary.
• Drive process improvements and automation.
• Ensure strong financial controls and risk management.
• Partner with non-finance teams to support business initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

• CA qualification (mandatory) with post-qualified industry experience.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience with year-end accounts, audits, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and strong decision-making ability.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Why Join MSWA?

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that’s passionate about making a difference.
• Growth & Development: Gain hands-on experience in a major transformation project.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that directly impact the lives of others.

Ready to take on a rewarding challenge?

Apply now and help shape the future of finance at MSWA!

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