Careers at Rocky Bay

• Competitive salary including Salary Packaging providing tax benefits of up to $18,550
• Permanent Full time position at the new Head Office in Booragoon
• Rewarding Career in Purpose Driven Not-for-Profit Organisation

At Rocky Bay, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are redesigning our People and Culture function to better support our leaders, teams and the communities we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation and be part of the Finance team focused on building capability, improving experiences and setting Rocky Bay up for future success.

Rocky Bay is a leading provider of disability services, supporting thousands of children and adults across Western Australia to live with choice, independence and dignity. We are now seeking an experienced accountant to join our Finance team.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this role will provide transactional support to processes across all Rocky Bay services. You will be responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial information which will deliver insights within our business and assist with continuous improvement across Rocky Bay.   

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join our team who enjoys a varied role working across both the transactional and analytical aspects of our business. You will be a key role assisting with month close process, statutory year end procedures, providing operational support and a variety of ad-hoc financial projects across our business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain accurate financial records in accounting system.
• Input of journal entries within the accounting system.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation and supporting documentation.
• Assist with end of month and year end close processes.
• Assist with interim and year end statutory financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor organizational performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Analysis of financial trends and provide recommendations to management.
• Support across Rocky Bay business areas in understanding and interpreting financial results.
• Prepare financial acquittals and reports for funding bodies and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and enhance financial process and reporting accuracy.

About you:

You are a proactive and detail oriented finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with exceptional analytical capability. You enjoy translating financial data into meaningful insights that support organisational performance and sustainability. You will have an analytical mind, excellent communication and a high level of attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in an accounting role (5 years)
• Degree qualified Accountant with CPA/CA professional certification
• Strong technical knowledge, including month end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Competence in using excel to extract and review large volumes of data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience in disability, healthcare or community services (desirable)

Benefits:

• Wide range of employee benefits including HBF, JB-HIFI, Ultra Tune and Flight Centre
• Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging options to receive savings up to a maximum of $18,550 per annum
• A refer-a-friend program worth $2000!
• Fleet vehicles for work-related travel and free parking
• Purchased Leave Program and 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave Schemes 
• Access to individual, group and peer support
• Comprehensive onboarding and internal training programs, and an opportunity to apply for external professional development
• Opportunity to apply for the internal Emerging Leaders Program, the Rocky Bay scholarship program, Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and involvement in research and projects.

If you meet the criteria mentioned above, we'd love to consider you. Click the APPLY button to submit your application. You can also search us on social media platforms by using our hashtag - #therockybayway

At Rocky Bay, inclusivity is a top priority, and that includes making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you need any adjustments to accommodate your unique situation or want more information about the role, please reach out to us at recruitment@rockybay.org.au We're here to help!

For more details about career advancement and opportunities at Rocky Bay, please click on the following link;  https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/

At Rocky Bay, we come from all walks of life. We all have different backgrounds and experiences, making us who we are. We’re building a culture where uniqueness is valued- whether race, gender, disability, age, religion or LGBTQIA+ identity. We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.

Rocky Bay acknowledges the traditional custodians on whose land we work, the people of the Noongar and Yamatji nations, and recognise their continued connection to the land, waters and skies. We pay our respect to their Leaders - past present and emerging.

We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.