About the role

Mater’s Finance department has an exciting newly created position for a Treasury Accountant to join us in a permanent and full-time capacity located at our corporate office in Newstead.

Reporting to the Financial Manager Treasury, Tax and Group Reporting, this role will see you responsible for performing cash and investment management functions including forecasting cash flow and managing debt facility obligations to minimise financial risk. You will also complete end to end financial reporting tasks inclusive of monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations.

Salary range: $114,746 - $122,915 p/a plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the cash management, debt management, and investment management functions of the Group
• Develop and maintain banking, lending, and investment relationships
• Manage portfolio exposures and transaction risks
• Drive implementation of robust treasury controls
• Ensure the Group meets its obligations and matches its liabilities with assets
• Provide strategic advice and updates on cash flow forecasts
• Prepare day-to-day cash position and oversee bank reconciliations
• Prepare longer-term cash forecasts and facilitate cash transfers
• Monitor and administer bank guarantees
• Assess fees and charges incurred by the Group
• Manage debt facility obligations and provide monthly reports on Treasury functions
• Optimize investment returns and minimize cost of capital
• Develop and maintain Treasury policies
• Maintain register of authorized signatories
• Provide subject matter expertise and act independently within guidelines
• Execute accounting activities and month-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and review relevant journals
• Provide analytical review during reporting processes
• Prepare reconciliations and statutory reporting disclosures
• Interpret legislation and regulations as required
• Review Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations
• Design process improvements and implement solutions
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare funding acquittals
• Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements and tax returns
• Support external audit process
• Identify internal control issues and opportunities for improvement
• Support bank reconciliation process

About you

• Relevant degree qualification in Economics, Business, Accounting, or Commerce
• Professional Accounting Qualification (CA/CPA)
• 2-5 years of financial and treasury accounting experience
• Strong understanding of finance month-end close process
• Health-specific or large/complex sector background preferred
• Highly developed technical accounting skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• Specialized skills and deep domain knowledge
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work with diverse teams and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close on 23rd of October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.