Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Accountant

About the role

CareCorner is hiring an Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Accountant for its social service sector. The role manages accounting, reviews monthly and year-end management reports and analysis, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides financial commentary on operational performance. It suits someone with strong accounting knowledge and people-management experience who wants to work in a growing organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounting and ensure accurate, timely submission of monthly and year-end management reports and analysis by reviewing submissions from subordinates
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, ensuring timely submission
• Analyse financial numbers and highlight discrepancies or issues
• Maintain books in compliance with accounting standards and company policy
• Support reporting such as GST, treasury and investment returns
• Comment on operational performance and support operational planning, implementation of financial and internal controls
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement best practices, including reviewing policies and re-engineering processes
• Support projects and group tasks as assigned; the Assistant Finance Manager manages process and initiative teams

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy or another relevant professional qualification (ACCA/CA)
• At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting, reporting or finance operations
• Experience with a full set of accounts and handling multiple P&Ls
• Experience in a mid-to-large complex organisation
• People management experience and comfort engaging stakeholders
• Ability to multitask on seasonal and ad-hoc projects and to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills, ethical, reliable and meticulous

Required skills

• Netsuite or other ERP systems
• Proficiency in Excel