Careers at Rocky Bay

• System Implementation Accountant (Finance Project)
• 12 month contract, Full-Time | Mosman Park
• Salary packaging options available (up to $18,550 per year)

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 a System Implementation Accountant (Finance Project) to join our Project Team to lead the finance workstream for the end to end implementation and optimisation of our new finance system. The role partners closely with Finance, Business Transformations, operations and our implementation partner to deliver a modern, cloud‑based platform with multi‑dimensional reporting, consistent with our approved finance system strategy.

What you’ll be part of

• A collaborative and genuinely supportive team where ideas are welcomed
• An organisation that invests in its people and celebrates contribution and growth
• A Finance Transformation Project to modernise current systems and process and embedding better ways for working across finance and the wider organisation

What we offer you

• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 and 17.5% leave loading
• A wide range of benefits including Employee Assistance Program, Alinta Gas discounts, Access Pay and Commonwealth Bank product offers
• Quarterly ‘STAR’ Recognition and Loyalty Awards
• $2,000 employee referral program
• A fun, inclusive and values-driven workplace

About the role

You will act as the finance system authority within the project, leading end to end finance design and readiness, configuration, implementation, data migration, testing, go-live and transition into BAU.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the Finance lead for the finance technology solution
• Facilitating discovery and design workshops
• Data migration planning
• Control frameworks and integration scopes
• The Implementation phase (Build, Test and Deploy)
• System configuration in collaboration with our implementation partner
• Develop Board, Executive and Departmental reporting and dashboards
• Lead data migration and UAT
• Drive system optimisation to reduce manual work, improve data quality, and strengthen controls
• Develop training references and deliver role based training
• Go Live readiness

 About you

You are an experienced professional in finance transformations with strong experience with ERP and finance system implementations. You will have a strong accounting background with a deep understanding of financial and management reporting and controls. You will be a commercially minded, solutions focused individual with excellent leadership, communications and stakeholder management skills.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in large scale finance system implementations and system design
• Degree qualified Accountant with CPA/CA professional certification
• 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
• Understanding of NFP funding streams and stakeholder reporting requirements, particularly NDIS (Desirable)

Benefits we can offer:

• A wide range of employee benefits, including HBF Health discounts, Commonwealth Bank product discounts, among others
• Bring a friend on board and be rewarded with $2000!
• Fleet cars for work-related travel and free parking
• Purchased Leave Program to increase annual leave up to 6 weeks each year
• Salary Packaging (up to $18,550) and Leave Loading (17.5% payable on annual leave)
• Free parking at our Mosman Park site

For more details about career advancement, opportunities and benefits at Rocky Bay, please click on the link below;

https://www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us/

We have some  compliance requirements that will be required if your application is progressed

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!

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