Description:
About Bravehearts
For over 25 years, Bravehearts has been a leading voice in child protection. The impact of our work drives us towards our Vision of a world where people, communities, and systems all work together to protect children from sexual abuse. We are dedicated to creating a brighter, safer future where children are free from sexual harm. Our mission is bigger than ever, and we're seeking a skilled and inspiring leader to provide expertise and support to our team as our Senior Accountant.
About the team
Our Finance team is the backbone of our organisation’s success and, ultimately, our mission. They offer expert financial guidance and strategic advice, while handling key operational tasks and transactions essential to our vital work. This exceptional team of financial professionals is dedicated, hardworking, and knows how to bring enjoyment and energy to everything they do.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, as our Senior Accountant , you will be the finance lead for department leaders, offering expertise and support in funding, financial reporting, acquittals, forecasting, and budget management. It requires close collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate financial oversight and alignment with organisational objectives.
It’s a full time permanent role based at our Arundel office with flexibility to work 2 days a week from your home office.
About the Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and financial objectives.
- Conduct a monthly review of expenditures to ensure alignment with budget expectations, identifying and addressing any instances of overspending or underspending.
- Lead, mentor and develop two direct reports - Accounts Receivable and Payroll Officer, as well as the Accounts Payable Officer.
- Provide support in the preparation and analysis of departments annual budget.
- Oversee the management of all insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage for the organisation’s assets.
About you
- You will hold a Degree in Accounting or Commerce (Qualified CPA or CA also preferred)
- Your communication skills will be stand-out, including the ability to build meaningful connections.
- Strong knowledge in all aspects of payroll, financial accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Previous experience working with MYOB, ERP systems and financial reporting tools would be well regarded.
- You will be able to build trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation and simplify complete financial information for non-financial stakeholde rs.
Why join Bravehearts?
- This is a permanent full-time position, based in our Head Office @ Arundel, Gold Coast with flexibility to work from your home office 2 days a week.
- Take on a key finance role and make a meaningful contribution to shaping our organisation's mission and driving its goals forward.
- Competitive salary and increased take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus meals and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650.
- Professional development and birthday leave days.
- Confidential support through our employee assistance programme and wellbeing services.
How to apply?
- Please include a covering letter with your application that summarises your experience across the key responsibilities.
- We encourage you to access the full position description on our careers page before applying: https://bravehearts.org.au/careers/positions-available/
We are a child-safe organisation and have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse. All Bravehearts employees must have a current Working with Children Check (relevant to the state/territory where the work is being completed) and a satisfactory National Criminal History Check. These will need to be completed prior to commencement.
We foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse so if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or come from any other diverse or minority group, we'd love to receive your application.