1. finance
2. accounting and auditing

Healthy Waterways Limited
Position Description
POSITION:
COMPANY ACCOUNTANT
CLASSIFICATION:
Level 6
REMUNERATION PACKAGE:
(Refer to HR)
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
EFFECTIVE FULL TIME:
1 FTE (6 Months with a view to further extension)
HOURS PER WEEK:
37.5 – 40.0
LOCATION:
CBD, Brisbane
COMMENCEMENT:
1 May 2015
AUTHORISED BY:
Chief Executive Officer
POSITION LAST REVIEWED:
New Position
POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for managing the full
accounting function of Healthy Waterways Limited and associated organisation or Fund
including overseeing the Graduate Accountant function, preparing financial reporting and
general accounting duties as required. This position will also play an active role in supporting
the Chief Financial Officer with any compliance reporting requirements, new business
initiatives and business system improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Prepare timely, professional and accurate reporting and analysis
 Develop strong relationships with a number of internal stakeholders.
 Monthly management reporting and analysis.
 Prepare month end close procedures including accruals, prepayments and associated
journals.
 Preparing activity statement and any taxation requirement reporting to the ATO.
 Assisting with streamlining processes, audit and compliance processes.
 Managing the payroll function.
 Ad-hoc project work as required.
 Grant acquittals as required.
 Overseeing stock take and inventory controls.
 Managing Fixed Asset management.
 Managing external IT provider and overseeing the IT function including supporting the
Chief Financial Officer in the organisation Information System Management.
 Assisting Chief Financial Officer with various financial reports and any other work as
required.
 Any additional support required by Program areas as determined by the Chief Financial
Officer.
Organisational Environment
Healthy Waterways is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to protect and
improve our waterways. Together with our members from government, industry and the
community we have one clear vision to achieve healthy waterways for a healthy economy.
Healthy Waterways works to understand and communicate the condition of the waterways
to drive and influence future targets, policy and actions. We monitor and report on
waterway health, educate people on the value of our waterways and support reforms to
policy and planning where it will benefit our waterways. For more information, please visit
www.healthywaterways.org
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
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3 to 5 years in financial accounting or management accounting;
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting;
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Experience in payroll functions;
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CPA or CA membership (Desirable;)
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Exposure to XERO, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar accounting packages experience and
excel spreadsheet skills.
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
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Demonstrated ability and affinity to work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve
program objectives and organisational goals.
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Good time management skills and demonstrated ability to work within deadlines.
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Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with limited supervision and good attention to
details.
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Demonstrated competence and/or training in Microsoft Office programs ie Word, Excel,
Access, and Outlook.
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Demonstrated competence and/or training in Microsoft Office programs ie Word, Excel,
Access, Outlook, as well as Customer Relationship Management system.
Working Relationships
Internal
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Report to the Chief Financial Officer
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The graduate accountant reports functionally to this position
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Work closely with the Assistant Manager – Business Services and Administration Assistant
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Liaison with other program areas within the office
External
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Partner organisations including representatives of the Local, State and Federal
Governments
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Industry organisations
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Community Groups
Key Selection Criteria
ESSENTIAL
KSC 1
Demonstrated Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or Commercial Law.
KSC 2
Demonstrated experience in managing complex financial reporting, multi
dimension chart of accounts and reconciliations skills.
KSC 3
Demonstrated well developed time management skills, attention to detail,
communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills.
KSC 4
Demonstrated exposure to grant acquittals, project accounting and internal
Controls
Ability to provide insight and analytical support to key strategic and operational
issues including having a commercial mindset on profit and revenue generation
combined with empathy for a Not for Profit organisation.
KSC5
DESIRABLE
SC6
SC7
Experience in IT management and implementing business processes and controls.
Exposure to Customer Relationship Management systems.
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS of the role are subject to review from year to year
by the CEO:
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Demonstrated support for 4 Strategic Performance Measures
On time delivery of completion of monthly reporting
On time completion of Payroll and any reporting to ATO
Efficient and effective management of financial system
Support and adhere to all HWL policies and processes
Special Terms and Conditions of Appointment
The employee should have a current Queensland driver’s licence as the contract may
require travel throughout South-East Queensland. Access to a vehicle will be provided, or
travel costs will be reimbursed at an agreed rate.
Organisational Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employees must have knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity
legislation.
Occupational Safety and Health
All employees must be familiar with Occupational Safety and Health policy and be
committed to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
Code of Conduct
All employees must be familiar with and follow the spirit of the content of Healthy Waterways
Limited’s Code of Conduct. A copy of this is provided with your appointment letter if you are
successful.
Please note that Healthy Waterways Limited is committed to fair treatment and equality of
opportunity for all current and prospective employees. Selection is on a basis of merit.
How to apply
To apply for the position, please submit a statement describing how you meet the Selection
Criteria and current Curriculum Vitae including references.
Applications may be submitted to:
Email: sia.poteri@healthywaterways.org
Post:
Sia Poteri
Assistant Manager Business Services
Healthy Waterways Limited
PO Box 13086 - George St
BRISBANE QLD 4003