Senior Accountant
Job No:
FDNH4
Location:
Perth, WA
- Work for the largest state-based community housing provider in Western Australia!
- Additional benefits include salary packaging options, hybrid working arrangements, wellness initiatives, modern office & MORE!
About Foundation Housing
At Foundation Housing Ltd (FHL), we believe a home is more than a roof over your head. It’s the foundation for safety, wellbeing and connection.The Opportunity
FHL is looking for a full-time Senior Accountant based in Leederville, WA.-
Ownership of month-end close process, including journals and reconciliations.
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Preparation of management accounts, reporting and variance analysis.
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Preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
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Assisting with internal and external audits, and associated interface with auditors.
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Preparation of budgets & forecasts.
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Partner with Development and Property Services teams to create a connected and collaborative working environment.
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Responsibility for intercompany and consolidation needs of the organisation including reporting, inter-company charges, and adherence to intercompany agreements.
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Partner with the executive and senior leadership teams to deliver financial modelling and scenario planning for growth initiatives and restructures.
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Collaborate with other departments to analyse expenditure and prepare management reports for use by senior management and departments as required.
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Treasury responsibilities including cash management, cashflow forecasting, and compliance with debt / equity covenants.
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Act as point of contact with external auditors, banks, financiers, and government regulators.
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Compliance reporting responsibilities including grant returns, acquittals, government & regulatory reports, and financier reports.
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Assist with BAS and GST compliance and other matters.
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Preparation and lodgement of the annual FBT return.
What You'll Bring
To qualify, you will need a minimum of five years' experience, CPA/CA qualification together with Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance. Demonstrated experience in the financial and accounting functions of medium to large sized entities.
Additionally, the following skills and background are essential:
- Expertise in the knowledge and application of accounting standards.
- Proven understanding of taxation legislation, specifically Income Tax Exempt Charities, GST, & FBT.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer software skills, including experience with accounting / finance systems, financial modelling, and Microsoft Office applications.
As our ideal candidate, your proactive mindset and adaptability will be key to thriving in this fast-paced role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Accountant looking to make a real impact in a growing organisation. If you are eager join a forward-thinking finance team and contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Why You'll Love Working with Us
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Purpose-led organisation; make a meaningful difference in your work every day.
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A culture of kindness; caring is our most shared value, and you’ll see it every day in the work our people do.
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What our people say; 95% of our team recommend FHL as a great place to work.
The Perks
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Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal/entertainment card; reducing your taxable income)
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Wellness Allowance ($200) + 2 x Wellness Days per year
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Hybrid work environment (2 days WFH)
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Employee Assistance Program (6 sessions annually + resilience app)
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Modern offices in central Leederville
If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
How to apply
Visit Careers - Foundation Housing to view the job description and apply.
We get a lot of applications, but plenty of them are generic. So, if you’re keen, a personalised cover letter will help you stand out and we will definitely read it.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be interviewing as we go, so if you like the sound of this role, don’t wait!
The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide a National Police Check.
Foundation Housing Limited (FHL) is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with a disability, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, those from culturally diverse backgrounds and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ to apply.