Senior Financial Accountant

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Date: 17 Jan 2025

Location: Support Services (Pennant Hill, AU

Company: YMCA NSW

  • Hybrid (Tue-Thu Pennant Hills Office) 

  • Permanent Full Time 

  • Up to $120K plus super 

 

Your expertise will enable The Y NSW to maintain financial stability, achieve its goals, and sustain growth. 

 

The Y NSW is a vibrant, not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of inspired young people. We are proud to be part of the oldest and one of the largest youth organisations in the world, YMCA, and to deliver cause-driven programs that help strengthen young people’s lives, their families and the communities in which they live. 

 

About the role 

 

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant (Revenue) is responsible for the completion of accurate, timely and error-free financial information for YMCA NSW and its benevolent arm.  

 

This role leads the end of month process and includes oversight of the bank, debtor and balance sheet reconciliations, accounts receivable, revenue, general ledger, payroll, banking, cash and cashflow. 

 

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring The Y NSW manages the integrity of financial records essential for making informed business decisions.  

 

  • Lead the month end process, deal with any issues as they arise and, escalate to the Financial Controller where necessary 

  • Oversee the accounts receivable functions including direct debits, invoicing, deferred revenue allocation and reconciliation of any funding agreements 

  • Oversee banking, cash and cashflow 

  • Oversee the accounting for YMCA NSW’s benevolent arm 

  • Lead the year-end close process including end of period adjustments and contract balancing 

  • Oversee the transition processes in the acquisition and exit of businesses and operations 

  • Mentor and oversee assistant accountant(s) including plan, assign and review of their work 

  • Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance 

  • Implement systems, business, and process improvement by leveraging AI, technology, and business intelligence tools 

  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls 

  • Fulfil regulatory reporting compliance requirements for primary and supplementary financial statements and disclosures 

 

About you 

 

You are an experienced professional looking to apply your expertise for a benevolent organisation with a purpose you can be proud of.  

 

  • Degree qualified in accounting and demonstrated on going professional development including completing CPA or CA certification  

  • Previous responsibility for managing end-to-end accounting processes, month/year end close process and financial reporting. 

  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Power Query, Power BI, Macros & VBA etc. 

  • In-depth understanding of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) 

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. 

 

What sets you apart is your ability to mentor others and build strong collaborative and inclusive relationships with stakeholders whilst managing competing priorities and meeting strict deadlines. 

 

Why Join Us? 

 

At Y NSW, we are creating a legacy of transformation. This role is not just a job - it is an opportunity to grow your career as part of a team driving meaningful change. 

 

Apply Now 

 

If you are a dedicated and experienced financial accountant with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role.  

 

Support Services

 

Our Support Services Team is the glue that holds the Y NSW business lines together. Whether you have expertise in administration, marketing, IT, compliance, communications, HR or finance, in the Support Services Team, your contribution will truly make a difference to the lives of young people and their communities. As part of the Support Services Team, you’ll be working with a group of inclusive, passionate, and encouraging individuals with access to continuous development and growth opportunities. Here at the Y NSW, we embrace diversity, encourage innovation and sharing of ideas so you can truly own your role and take your career anywhere. If you want to use your corporate skills to make a difference to the lives of young people and their communities within a supportive and values-driven organisation, join the Y family and find your forever role.

 

Who What Y?

 

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW –  and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

 

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

 

Commitment to Safeguarding


At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe. 

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.