• Work Type: Permanent – 38 Hours per week.
• Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 6.1
• Total Remuneration: $106,390 per year (pro rata where applicable), plus 11.5% Superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and the option to salary sacrifice up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay
• Location: Office based role at 338 Turbot Street

About QDN

QDN has been making a difference to the lives of people with disability for over 20 years. We are a human right based, membership representative body of over 2500 people with a disability and their supporters. Our vision is that people with disability are active and valued citizens of Queensland. Our mission is to empower people with disability to be fully included as citizens in the social and economic life of the community. Our motto is ‘Nothing about us, Without us’

QDN’s work is centred around a strong state-wide network of people with disability across Queensland, to inform, connect, lead, and influence change to deliver an inclusive Queensland community.

About the role?

The Financial Accountant reports to the Finance & Corporate Services Manager (FCSM).

This position works as part of a team where interdependencies and collaboration with col­leagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders is critical to the successful delivery of projects, services and activities.

This position’s primary purpose is to ensure QDN’s finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month end and year end accounting procedures including audit, payroll processing and grant acquittal requirements are managed effectively.

The position also manages the Office Manager who is responsible for the delivery of administrative requirements across 2 premises.

What will you bring to the role?

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising appropriate initiative and judgement to solve problems and seek guidance where appropriate.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting with payroll and HR skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 with strong excel skills required.
• Experience in other software applications including MYOB.
• The ability to comply with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and frameworks including Work Health and Safety requirements, QDN’s processes, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and Queensland Human Rights Act.
• A demonstrated commitment to innovation and finding opportunity and implementing improvement and change.
• We deeply value lived experience. People with disability, or family connections of people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

What will you do in the role?

1. Manage QDN financial audit and preparation of annual financial statements for presentation to CEO, FCSM and Board for signing.
2. Preparation of the monthly management reports to ensure sound financial governance, including analysing variances and proactively initiating corrective actions.
3. Manage the financial management and acquittal of grant and funding obligations with QDN’s diverse grant funding entities.
4. Manage accounts payable and receivable processing by the Accounts Officer providing expert advice and assist as required.
5. In conjunction with the CEO & FCSM coordinate the annual budget and half year forecast.
6. Work with the QDN Senior Leadership Team, providing advice on financial processes, budgets and expenditure.
7. In conjunction with the Accounts Officer, maintain the MYOB accounting system and ensure all employee, customer and supplier details are accurate and up to date.
8. Assist the Office Manager where required with new staff on boarding and orientation.
9. Manage and process fortnightly payroll requirements including all payroll related obligations.
10. Manage and oversee in conjunction with the Office Manager, Governance, IT, Human Resources and administrative support.
11. Coordinate the organisational approach and implementation of QDN’s financial papers and electronic records and documents in accordance with the organisation’s procedures and ensure compliance with all relevant national and state legislation.
12. Assist in managing QDN’s financial compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and frameworks including QDN’s Quality Management System, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and Queensland Human Rights Act.
13. Assist with the continuous improvement of the organisation’s financial services processes.
14. Co-ordinate the requirements, including preparation of financial details, for the Audit & Compliance Committee (A&CC)
15. Undertake other duties and projects as required by the FCSM.

What can you expect from working at QDN?

QDN has a rich history as a unique and diverse disability membership organisation. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside our amazing members, learning from their lived experience and working towards improving inclusion in their lives.

We are a small, supportive, and friendly team with strong human rights values, never afraid to advocate for change and stand up for things that are not right for people with disability. Finally, we want you to grow and develop whilst working here, if you grow, our organisation grows with you.

Key Relationships

Under the supervision and direction of the Finance & Corporate Services Manager, this position works as part of a team where interdependencies and collaboration with col­leagues is critical to the successful delivery of finance, compliance, and administrative activities.

Key Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA/CA preferred.
• Detailed knowledge and abilities in financial and related technologies (MYOB desired)
• Strong Excel Skills Essential.
• Experience with grant management and acquittal requirements would be highly desirable.
• Some screening and/or licences are required to fulfil the role as per the list below:
• Positive Exemption Notice (Yellow Card) - Essential
• Police Check - Essential
• Drivers Licence - Desired

A position description is attached.