The opportunity

This position provides leadership to the Financial Reporting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. As the successful candidate you'll provide advice, undertake expert analysis, and make recommendations on complex financial matters, and oversee the preparation of financial reports.  The successful candidate will play a key role in planning the financial year end, whilst making a direct impact on ReturnToWorkSA’s financial strategy and operations.

The position

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. You will oversee monthly financial reports, balance sheet reconciliation, and cash flow monitoring. You will also be responsible for coordinating the preparation of annual audited financial statements and contributing to the organisation’s budget. Your expertise in PAYG, GST, and financial accounting will ensure compliance and best practices. You will drive process improvements, develop and implement finance policies and systems, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.  

This role will be offered as a full-time ongoing position.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will be highly motivated and possess strong leadership and communication skills.  You will lead with integrity, have the ability to build trust, and engage with others. Your high attention to detail, sound judgment, and customer-centric approach will make you the ideal fit for this role.  Familiarity with Technology One Financials or other accounting software is desirable.

ReturnToWorkSA Profile

At ReturnToWorkSA, our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury. Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible

Why join us? 

Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

• An extensive wellbeing program
  • access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
  • a free onsite gym and bike storage
  • annual vaccinations, skin checks, seasonal fruit and corporate cup challenge
  • discounted corporate private health insurance
  • and a proactive EAP provider
• Flexible work options including part time and working from home
• Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development
• Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD

Special requirements/Conditions

• Tertiary accounting qualification.
• CPA or CA qualified.
• Familiarity with accounting software, with Technology One Financials experience desirable.
• Experience in applying accounting standards.

Further information

Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

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The remuneration package for this position is starting from $122,664 (exclusive of superannuation). The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experiences.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to David Harrihill, Financial Controller by 9:00am Monday 17 February 2025.  If you would like to discuss the position further, David can be contacted on 08 8233 2992.

Please note shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible. The role may close early if a preferred candidate is identified.

Inclusion and acceptance

ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and we promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Still not sure?

Research indicates that up to 60% of women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to proceed, even after completing a draft application. We firmly believe that diversity enhances the strength of every team, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we still want to hear from you.