This is an prospect to own the finance and payroll function of a leading Australian Medical Research Institute with the autonomy of running the numbers end to end, as the sole person. IBAS has a small team of office staff, providing support to its researchers and their research team. Austin Health provides IBAS with HR, IT and facility support. The Business Manager is required to liaise with Austin Health staff on a regular basis.
Key responsibilities
Conduct the full end-to-end accounting function, including Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Invoicing, Reimbursing expenses for employees and public participants
Process a small payroll and associated compliance reporting
Support the CEO in managing the human resources function including recruitment, contract variations, terminations and time card approvals
Keep track of all research project financial transactions and milestones
Perform monthly reconciliations
Complete journal entries for the IBAS accounting system (RECKON)
Liaise with and advise researchers and clinical trial coordinators regarding their project finance and milestones
Reconcile bank accounts
Maintain fixed asset register
Manage client billings, reconciliations, production and distribution of financial reports and other financial functions
About you
An Australian certified accountant, or a member of the CPA, IPA or Charter Accountant
Minimum 5 years' experience in bookkeeping/Accounting
Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines
Competency in the full Microsoft Office suite and advanced skills in accounting & payroll systems, combined with ability to learn and utilise recent software packages
Demonstrated effective communication and negotiation skills
Experienced in RECON accounting system an advantage
Police check clearance
About us
The Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS) is a leading independent Australian medical research institute, co-located at Austin Health in Heidelberg. We are dedicated to conducting high-quality respiratory and sleep research that makes a real difference to patient outcomes.
📌 Business Manager/accountant Heidelberg
🏢 Institute for Breathing and Sleep
📍 Heidelberg
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