The Heart Research Institute – Newtown NSW

Founded in 1989, the Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised leader in cardiovascular research, dedicated to advancing science that saves lives. Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s biggest killer. It encompasses more than heart attacks, extending to stroke, blood vessel disease, peripheral artery disease, and a wide range of other vascular conditions. Our purpose is simple: to give people more time. More time to live well. More time with the people they love.

HRI is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring complete and accurate transactional information is maintained and provides support to the Finance Manager in the delivery of grant reporting, statutory reporting, regulatory reporting, treasury management and fixed assets management.

About you:

With a minimum of 3 years' proven accounting experience, you are a highly motivated and organised individual with excellent financial skills. You are working towards (or have completed) study for a CPA/CA qualification and demonstrate resilience and adaptability throughout your day-to-day tasks. You have the ability to work efficiently and within deadlines, whether that means working individually or as part of a small highly focused team.

Core responsibilities:

- Treasury management, including bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
- Accuracy and integrity of financial records, including prepayments, accruals, unspent grants balance and intercompany journals.




- Prepare statutory accounts and support the external audit process.
- Review grant applications and budgets to provide relevant information to Lab Heads and Grant Manager.
- Prepare grant acquittals for approval within the agreed timeframes, including interim acquittals as required for internal purposes.

What we offer:

- Hybrid working with select days to WFH.
- A convenient location in Newtown, close to public transport, shops and restaurants.
- To view more benefits of working at HRI, please view our Benefits page: join-us/advantages

Skills:

- Relevant Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Accounting or other relevant field.
- Graduate of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand or CPA or equivalent; or working towards.
- Medical research, not-for-profit or higher education industry experience, including but not limited to grant management and ACNC and other regulatory obligations.
- High attention to detail.

For more information about The Heart Research Institute, please visit our websitewww.hri.org.au.

The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity.

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Māori and Pasifika peoples, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email*******@hri.org.au.

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