Description:
At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: forming lives to enrich the world.
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
- You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
YOUR ROLE
The Treasury and Tax Accountant, Group Finance will manage the treasury function and tax compliance obligations within Group Finance. The successful incumbent to the role will provide hands-on support in all areas of treasury and tax operations ensuring they are administered in a timely, efficient and effective manner and in accordance with MACS finance policies. The role will also support continuous process and system improvements and initiatives to enhance internal controls and improve efficiency of effectiveness across Group Finance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage the overall treasury function of MACS Office and other Associated entities managed via a Service Level Agreement (SLA) in line with applicable finance and investment policies
- Prepare regular cash reports and cashflow forecasts as well as other treasury reporting to ensure optimal cash and investment position
- Administer corporate bank accounts and credit card facilities, including account opening/cancellation, account updates, access management, authorised signatories, and timely communication with banks on account related matters
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives of the treasury and tax functions to uphold internal controls and enhance efficiency and effectiveness
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the treasury and tax function for medium to large organisations
- Demonstrated understanding and application of prevailing tax laws, rules and regulations, in particular GST and FBT
- Full membership of or progressing toward full membership of a professional accounting association such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA)
- Demonstrated ability to work meticulously with a high volume of data in an accurate and timely manner
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for approximately 18 months to backfill a maternity leave position
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.
Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au
You will need to provide:
1. An up to-date Resume and
2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights, and provide evidence of this