• Location: Highgate
  
• Employment Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE)
  
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2022
  
• Remuneration: $$84,872.13 - $90,530.27 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Accountant will report to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the provision of high quality, effective and efficient accounting services to the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS).

Based in Perth, the occupant will be responsible for completing month end reporting, providing financial data to internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that the integrity of financial information and data is maintained.

The Accountant will also assist the Finance Manager to oversee the following functions; financial analysis and risk management; consolidation of financial information to support management reporting requirements; strategic development to create efficiencies in the functions of the Finance Unit and the organisation as a whole; maintaining compliance with all statutory, legislative and reporting requirement; and the development of methodologies and frameworks to ensure the Finance team is agile and capable of efficiently dealing with competing priorities.

All applicants must be CA/CPA or IPA qualified or currently completing.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have the ability to:

• Audit of reconciliation of accounts payable/receivable.
• Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Preparation of the Annual Budget(s), end of month reports, period end journal adjustments, quarterly acquittal statements for funding bodies, and specific financial reports for Funding Bodies adhering to provided templates and annual financial statements for the auditor.
• Prepare and lodge business activity statements (BAS) returns quarterly
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (banks, auditors and management) in all aspects of financial administration
• Oversee the work of the Assistant Accountant and Accounts and Payroll Officers to administer employee files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits.
• To work in a respectful and professional manner, demonstrating discretion and confidentiality
• Demonstrate the ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.
• Can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.
• Has worked in a the Not for Profit industry.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must have the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $84,872.13 - $87,135.39 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
• 5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

For further information about this position please call Lailah Eloche, People and Culture Administrator on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHS throughout WA, actively responding to their individual and collective needs.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHS' Model of Care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.

AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.

AHCWA is also has a training and development centre that delivers a variety of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.

The organisation operates on the foundational pillars of Aboriginal leadership, self-determination and cultural diversity that underpin and shape the way the organisation conducts its business.

These values are designed to guide and promote a strong, high performing organisational culture that is responsive to the state-wide needs of our Member Services and assist us in delivering our vision.

Culture | Resilience | Accountability | Collaboration | Passion | Integrity

To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au