Financial Accounting Supervisor

Location
Newstead QLD
 
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Full job description
Job no: 503548
Work type: Permanent
Location: Newstead
Categories: Finance, Accounting
About the role

Mater Group Finance are looking for an experienced and driven Financial Accounting Supervisor for the Mater Health entity to join their team. This is a permanent, full-time position based in our purpose-built offices at Newstead.

Reporting to the Financial Manager Accounting, the Financial Accounting Supervisor role is crucial in ensuring precise preparation of comprehensive financial statements, including monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations.

You will conduct thorough review and variance analysis in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) regulations and Mater's policies and procedures. Additionally, the role will involve leading, managing, developing, and delegating to a team of direct reports.

Salary range: $139,436 - $149,640 per annum plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The key duties of the role will include (but not limited to):

Lead the delivery of financial accounting services across the Mater Health entity
Provide strong leadership, direction and coaching to ensure staff possess the skills and knowledge required to achieve business objectives and meet deliverables
Maintain finance ledgers in a timely (month end), accurate, and complete manner, structured to provide relevant information to internal users and meet statutory reporting requirements
Oversee the completion, review, and sign-off of monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet and P&L general ledger reconciliations
Prepare full statutory financial statements (half year, interim and year end), including note disclosures and variance analysis, in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and ACNC requirements
Support the external audit process by coordinating all necessary information
Act as the senior subject matter expert and establish a community of practice for all assigned Mater entities in accounting
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in business systems and processes within the work area and area of expertise and drive implementation initiatives
Review processes and implement quality improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
About you

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finance Manager with over 7 years of direct Senior Financial Accountant experience, preferably showcasing strong leadership skills to manage a team of 6 direct reports.

You must hold a Professional Accounting Qualification (CA/CPA) with significant experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting, with a preference for a background in the healthcare sector or other large and complex industries
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, with a proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
Be capable of presenting financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences
Be curious and ability to lead continuous improvement and automation
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals from various backgrounds and foster a culture of continuous improvement by challenging conventional practices
Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday, 3rd August 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Advertised: 28 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

 

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