About usCatholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) represents NSW Catholic schools and their owners to the media, government, and other education sector stakeholders.
Catholic Schools in NSW educate approximately one in five NSW students.Under its Constitution, CSNSW acts as the overarching entity for the purposes of advancing education and religion in Catholic schools in NSW and ensures that Catholic schools meet their compliance requirements and can measure their activities in such a way as to maximise the education and faith outcomes of students.
The company's constitution is also backed by canonical mandates of delegation from each of the 11 diocesan bishops in New South Wales who are also the members of the Company.Employees of CSNSW provide advice to Government, Catholic School Agencies and Schools on the full range of educational policy and compliance drivers impacting contemporary NSW schooling.Primary Purpose of the roleThe primary purpose of the role is to take responsibility for end-to-end accounting for one of the operating units within CSNSW.
From supervising contractual invoicing to oversight and input into the trial balance, to investigation of results and variances, to production of reporting artefacts including meaningful management reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
The role will have a deep involvement with the wider Finance teamThis is a full-time position with the expectation that you are willing and able to work from the CSNSW Office located in Sydney's CBDKey responsibilitiesPrepare monthly,



quarterly, and annual management and financial reports incorporating variance analysisBecome a super user in the current Business Central finance systemLiaise with internal and external stakeholdersAssist business units with budget preparationWork closely with the business managers to deliver meaningful operational and financial reporting, including regular reforecastingRegular and routine month end activities and ad hoc tasks as requiredEssential RequirementsNational Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act ****Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act ****CPA, CA, or CIMA qualifiedEmpathy with and support for the mission, ethos and beliefs of Catholic schools and the communities they serve5+ years' experience in a finance roleDemonstrated interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skillsNatural curiosity to investigate variances and understand root causesAttention to detail and ability to meet deadlinesAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamApplications close 5pm, Friday 4 September **** (unless closed earlier).
You must have full legal rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.CSNSW only engages people who are suitable to work with children and has developed and implemented child safe human resources practices accordingly.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Catholic Schools NSW
📍 Sydney