Management Accountant

An established educational institution is seeking an experienced CA or CPA Management Accountant professional. Your new company A local, well-established educational institution is seeking a CA or CPA Management Accountant on a full-time, ongoing basis to operate out of their Townsville location. They offer hybrid working arrangements along with an attractive remuneration package and above-market superannuation contributions. Your new role As the Management Accountant, you will manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure consistency and enable effective decision-making. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing professional and accurate financial management services to support the budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering timely and realistic financial projections that align with agreed strategies and priorities.
• Driving continuous improvements in finance processes and contributing to the development of the finance team and efficient processes.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of key financial performance metrics, ensuring appropriate methodology and reporting frameworks are in place to communicate these results.
• Maintaining data integrity through proactive analysis, interpretation, and reporting of actual financials against performance targets, presenting these results to key stakeholders in a manner suitable to the audience.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will be a CA or CPA qualified accountant and ideally demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the information needs of management, identify key issues, evaluate outcomes, and provide relevant and value-adding advice and analysis incorporating financial and non-financial information.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce quality commentary on findings.
• A high regard for process and a diligent approach to your work.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain highly effective working relationships, including the ability to negotiate, consult, and liaise with staff at all levels.

What you'll get in return In return for your hard work, you will receive an attractive remuneration package, above-market superannuation contributions, and the opportunity to gain experience working for a well-established organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to shaean.williams@hays.com.au or call 40492922 for more information. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.