Financial Accountant

Job Reference: 15141 

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

At Healius, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians.

And right now it's an exciting time to join us, as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation focused on excellent customer & patient experiences, smarter ways of working, and building a great place to work, joining our mission to be the best pathology provider in Australia.

The Financial Accountant role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key player in managing the accounting and financial activities of a business unit within the Pathology division. This position provides a chance to collaborate closely with the national accounting team, contributing to important tasks such as month-end journals, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our revenue data assurance team, master data team, and other key business partners, gaining exposure to a broad range of financial processes and fostering valuable cross-functional relationships.

About Us 

Healius employs 10,000+ passionate people, with an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. 

We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. 

This means that you will be working with purpose whilst being a part of a business big enough to offer interstate mobility, job security and opportunities to fulfill your career ambitions.

What You Will Be Doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Owning the end of month procedures of the respective division.
• Support financial accounting team with month end activities, include but are not limited to:
  • Processing of accruals, prepayments, and subsequent journals
  • Reporting and analysis including investigation and analysis of result variances
  • Follow-up of reconciling items to ensure timely clearance
  • Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with tax required documentation
• Become the internal SME in relation to a group level accounting function/process.
• Assisting with the audit process, liaising with external auditors and other external advisors where required.
• Working with the other internal stakeholders to establish clear, well documented and collaborative processes as it pertains to month end journals and financial reporting.
• Develop into an in-house SME for a particular function as it pertains to associated elements for financial reporting & control.
• Assist in the annual budgeting & monthly forecasting of the business unit.
• Participate in related systems, process or internal change initiatives and process improvements.
• Review financial processes and identify improvements in their efficiency and effectiveness.

• Build effective working relationships with BU stakeholders – both Finance and non-Finance.
• Work with financial accounting manager, FP&A, AR and master data team in assisting with continuous improvements on the revenue process.

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

The successful candidate for this role will be someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing strict deadlines and adhering to reporting timetables. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for success in this role, as is the ability to show initiative and be a proactive self-starter. The ideal individual will have a tertiary qualification in Accounting, at least two years of post-qualification experience, and a strong working knowledge of MS Excel, with Power Query exposure being highly desirable. Experience in a Big 4 audit firm would be an added advantage.

These are the type of attributes & skills you would possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting
• 2+ years post-qualification experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong MS Excel skills; exposure to Power Query is ideal
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and reporting timetables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show initiative and be a self-starter
• Big 4 audit experience is desirable

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including:

• Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our Commitment to Diversity And Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

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