Description:
Thorne Harbour Health is recruiting for a qualified and experienced Management Accountant with a passion for supporting our LGBTIQ+ communities.
- Fixed-Term Six Month Contract, Part-Time (22.6 hours per week)
- Abbotsford, Melbourne | LGBTIQ+ Affirmative Organisation | Salary Packaging Available
ABOUT US
Thorne Harbour Health is a community-controlled LGBTIQ+ organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities. For over 40 years, we have led the response to HIV and AIDS and now provide a broad range of health and support services across Victoria and South Australia.
We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace, with a commitment to quality improvement, and a culture that values collaboration and impact.
Program Context, Role & Focus
This position sits within the People & Corporate Services Team at Thorne Harbour Health, based out of the Hoddle Street office in Abbotsford. The People & Corporate Services division ensures the best contemporary standards are in place for employee relations, volunteer engagement, events management, occupational health and safety, governance, business services, and financial management, including budget development, audit, risk, probity and reporting activities, legislative compliance, facilities development and management, procurement, IT and human resource strategies across the organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Management Accountant to join our People & Corporate Services team onsite at our Abbotsford office. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this is six (6) month, fixed-term part-time contract role (22.6 hours per week) and will play a key role in financial management, reporting, and compliance.
As a Management Accountant , you will:
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, re-forecasts, and financial acquittals.
• Assist with year-end processes, including audits and statutory account reviews.
• Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliations and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and financial regulations.
• Provide value-added financial insights to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Continuously review and improve financial systems and processes.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and is passionate about supporting LGBTIQ+ communities through financial excellence.
Responsibilities
• Assisting with year-end processes, such as statutory account adjustments, audits, and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Supporting the preparation and review of annual budgets and re-forecasts.
• Performing month-end close processes including balance sheet reconciliations and distribution of management reports to ensure timely completion.
• Preparation of financial acquittal reports.
• Offering value-added support to organisational managers.
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Continuously reviewing and improving systems.
• Undertaking other duties and projects as needed.
Qualifications
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CA certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or charitable organisation.
Skills and Experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, reporting, and compliance.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience using integrated general ledger and payroll software (e.g., MYOB Advanced).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to working within an LGBTIQ+ affirmative organisation and making a meaningful impact.
WHY JOIN US?
• Make a difference – Work for an organisation committed to improving LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing.
• Supportive & inclusive – Be part of a workplace that values diversity and lived experience.
• Salary packaging – Increase your take-home pay through our not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
For a detailed Position Description, including selection criteria, visit our website: thorneharbour.org/about/work
Applicants from our LGBTIQ+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Process
Please provide a written application addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and send to recruitment@thorneharbour.org using the subject line: Management Accountant Enquiry.
Applications close: Friday, 28th March 2025
For any enquiries, contact Karen Toghai at (03) 9865 6700 or recruitment@thorneharbour.org, using the subject line: Management Accountant Enquiry.
Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.