CFAQ is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation providing aged care and community support services to older Australians and their families.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented CPA Qualified Accountant to join our team and support the organisation’s financial management, reporting and compliance functions.
About the Role
Reporting to management, the Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely management of CFAQ’s financial activities. This position will play an important role in maintaining sound financial controls, supporting management decision-making and ensuring the organisation meets its financial and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and management accounts.
- Manage general ledger, reconciliations, journals and month-end/year-end processes.
- Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Prepare BAS and assist with taxation and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support payroll-related accounting, reconciliations and reporting.
- Monitor expenditure, funding and financial performance against approved budgets.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls, policies and accounting procedures.
- Assist with external audits and liaise with auditors, accountants and other external stakeholders as required.
- Provide financial analysis and advice to management to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Support financial reporting and acquittal requirements associated with government-funded programs.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting systems.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as reasonably required.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current CPA Australia qualification – essential.
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated professional accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, reconciliations and financial reports.
- Robust analytical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management and other teams.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is highly desirable.
Experience within the not-for-profit, aged care, community services or government-funded sector will also be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment within an established community organisation.
- A varied accounting role with exposure across operational and management finance.
- Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the organisation’s financial systems and controls.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
How to Apply Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.
Applicants must hold current CPA qualification and have appropriate Australian working rights.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Experience
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)
- MYOB: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Accountant (Sunnybank Hills)
🏢 The Chinese Fraternity Association of Queensland
📍 Sunnybank Hills
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