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Are you ready to join a team of unstoppable changemakers at one of Australias largest childrens charities? Sydney Childrens Hospitals Foundation is seeking people that think big, aim high and want to help bring about a groundbreaking new revolution in kids health. Working at SCHF goes beyond just being a job; it offers the opportunity to join a change-making and future-shaping team that is making incredible contributions and being part of something bigger. Following a year of exceptional fundraising achievements, we are experiencing growth.Join us in our Movement of Many!Our Vision is to foster a place where all children should have access to the best possible healthcare, whenever and wherever they need it. That is why we are on a mission to harness the power of philanthropy, bringing world-leading care to the front line and future of childrens health.Here are a few things that we care about as a team at SCHF. Five simple Employee Value Proposition (EVP) values that guide our behaviour, inform our decisions, and help us do what we do, in a way that is authentically us.Think big, aim high!Lift those around youReal meaning, actual changeBe you.About the roleAim:The Accountant provides accurate, timely and insightful financial information to the Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, ELT and broader organisation. The role also has important responsibilities with our auditors, banks and regulatory bodies. Continuous improvement and financial analysis are key expectations of the role.Budgeting and Forecasting:Support the Director of Finance in developing budgets and forecasts to guide planning and resource allocation.Lead quarterly account review meetings with senior management to explain budget variances.Reporting:Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports for SCHF and Hospitals United for Sick Kids, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, pledge register, and reserve requirements.Maintain daily cash flow forecasts and advise on bank and investment transfers.Back-up for Network Contribution reports and assist with annual external financial statementsAnalyse financial performance, costs, profitability, and trends. Identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements and evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.Reconciliation and Account Maintenance:Manage end-of-month processes, including monthly timetable, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.Compliance and Risk Management:Manage tax compliance (BAS, FBT), support external audits, and ensure adherence to accounting standards. Understand SCHF operations to apply accounting practices effectively and support risk and WHS management.Strategic and Business Planning:Contribute to SCHF''s strategic and business planning activities within areas of responsibility.Business Improvement:Support continuous improvement within the Finance team. Ensure policy compliance and drive enhancements to financial processes and systems for better efficiency and reporting accuracy.Leadership:Support the professional growth of direct reports through coaching, guidance, and regular performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and a strong customer focus, reflecting SCHFs vision, purpose, and values.Engage actively in team and one-on-one meetings, including performance reviews, goal setting, and regular check-ins, completing all reviews on time.Take ownership of personal development by identifying and pursuing training opportunities, with your managers support.Qualifications & Experience:Degree in Business or AccountingMember or associated member of CA or CPA or equivalent is preferred5 plus years-experience in a similar finance positionDetail-oriented and analytical professional with strong problem-solving, time management, and prioritisation skills.Must have excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, including explaining financial data to non-financial stakeholders.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and knowledge of accounting standards are desirable.Responsibilities include monthly financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and variance analysis) and identifying trends and improvement areas.Ready to join a passionate team that makes a real impact on children''s health? We are looking for a talented Accountant. Together, we can create a brighter future for children''s health.Our Proposal to You:We are pleased to offer a competitive salary for this position. We believe in recognising and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members.At SCHF, we are all about that flex with a choice of 3 office locations (Sydney CBD, Randwick and Westmead), remote working, and flexible working hours.SCHF has a host of amazing leave benefits including 2 weeks compassionate leave, 2 weeks of wellness days, public holiday swaps and 26 weeks parental leave (primary and secondary carers).Theres a chance to be a real-life digital nomad, working from a different location, including overseas, for up to 3 months.Each career journey is unique. With our Learning Program benefits you can access 5 learning leave days to attend trainings, $1,500 learning dollars per financial year to support your learning goal and access to our Online Learning Library to enrol in online courses.Our Emerging Leaders Program is designed to identify and nurture potential future leaders within our organisation.To support you in your wellness journey, our Wellness Program includes a range of benefits to fit diverse needs like access to $500 wellness dollars per financial year to spend on a wellness initiative that suits your needs or Fitness Passport to have access to a multitude of facilities to workout.We focus on mental health support with free training and tools, as well as relief and support resources.Along with competitive salaries, enjoy salary packaging with charity-sector tax exemptions, allowing you to enjoy more take-home pay.SCHF will provide 2% additional superannuation to help take care of your future.At SCHF, you will have a richer, more meaningful job with the chance to create change at scale, knowing that what you do every day improves the lives of sick kids and shapes the front line and the future of kids health.Acknowledgement of First Nations peopleSydney Childrens Hospitals Foundation acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognises their continuous connection to country, community, and culture. We are committed to helping to close the gap to achieve equality in health and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 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