Accountant (six-month contract)

inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence has an exciting opportunity for a strategically minded Accountant who can display strong financial and accounting acumen with a detailed oriented approach.

If you are a hands-on and experienced finance professional wanting to make a positive difference, join our team in Melbourne in transforming the lives of migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence, their families and their communities.

Status:	Six-month contract
No. of Vacancy:	One
Hours:	Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Location:	Melbourne and Hybrid
Pay rates:	SCHADS 5 base + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence (inTouch) provides person-centered, integrated and culturally responsive family violence services to people from migrant and refugee communities across Victoria. We have assisted over 30,000 women and children experiencing family violence throughout our 40 years of operation, providing a holistic service that centers the experiences of victim-survivors in everything we do.

inTouch works across the family violence continuum, providing culturally informed early intervention, case management, programs for men who use violence, legal advice, crisis recovery and enhanced capacity-building across the sector and community. We are proud to provide high-level leadership and guidance to all levels of government with our evidence-based, victim-survivor informed advocacy and policy work.

We are a unique and vital service, with specialist expertise working with people of migrant and refugee
backgrounds. This is reflected in our workforce, which is comprised primarily of people who are migrants
and refugees themselves – the inTouch team is from over 20 different countries and communities globally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accountant to join our team at inTouch for a six-month contract. As an Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records through meticulous reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes.

The role requires the incumbent to have strong financial acumen combined with effective communication and interpersonal skills.  Success in the role demands high attention to detail, effective time management skills and ability to provide diligent and sound financial analysis.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILTIES

• Perform detailed reconciliations of various accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Assist in the month-end closing process, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
• Assist with audit questions.
• Assist to prepare financial reports and summaries for management review, highlighting any
  discrepancies or variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Analyse financial data and recommend process improvements to streamline operations and
  enhance efficiency.
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• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and
  standards.
• Identify and resolve any accounting discrepancies or issues that may arise.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, providing financial insights and responding to
  queries in a timely manner.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by Head of Finance to support the overall goals of the
  organisation

ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably with a focus on reconciliations and
  month-end processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and tools, such as MYOB and Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Reconciliations should
  not have rounding issues.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and
  optimise efficiency.
• Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools and remote work best practices.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter referring to the key selection criteria in the Position Description.

Candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For further information or to submit an application, contact hr@intouch.org.au using the subject line: Accountant

Application will close on COB 27 November 2024

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.