Job Description
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At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality group-level financial accounting, controls, and statutory support across the organisation. The role plays a key part in month-end close, balance sheet integrity, technical accounting, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and Board/ELT reporting through accurate and timely financial information.
This role partners closely with FP&A, operational finance teams, and external auditors to ensure strong governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Key Accountabilities
Financial Accounting & Close
Lead and execute group month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and delegated authorities
Group Reporting & Controls
Support preparation of group financial statements and statutory reporting requirements
Assist with audit deliverables, including external audit and internal reviews
Strengthen financial controls, documentation, and evidence to support audit outcomes
Identify control gaps and recommend practical improvements
You will have:
CA/CPA qualification (or near completion) with a strong grounding in financial accounting principles and statutory reporting
5+ years' experience in financial accounting, group reporting or audit, ideally within a complex, multi-entity organisation
Demonstrated experience preparing month-end and year-end close , including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis
Strong understanding of AASB/IFRS , including consolidation principles, intercompany eliminations and technical accounting matters
Proven capability in preparing or supporting group consolidated financial statements and audit deliverables
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills; exposure to consolidation tools is highly regarded
Ability to partner effectively with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and operational finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced reporting environment
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining financial outcomes to non-finance stakeholders
A proactive, improvement-focused mindset, with experience identifying and implementing process improvements and controls
Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a collaborative group finance team
RSL Life Care offers the following benefits:
Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
Fitness Passport
Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
Our commitment to diversity:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, ****** orientation, ethnicity or disability.
It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.
Location
St Leonards
At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
The Group Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality group-level financial accounting, controls, and statutory support across the organisation. The role plays a key part in month-end close, balance sheet integrity, technical accounting, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and Board/ELT reporting through accurate and timely financial information.
This role partners closely with FP&A, operational finance teams, and external auditors to ensure strong governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Key Accountabilities
Financial Accounting & Close
Lead and execute group month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and delegated authorities
Group Reporting & Controls
Support preparation of group financial statements and statutory reporting requirements
Assist with audit deliverables, including external audit and internal reviews
Strengthen financial controls, documentation, and evidence to support audit outcomes
Identify control gaps and recommend practical improvements
You will have:
CA/CPA qualification (or near completion) with a strong grounding in financial accounting principles and statutory reporting
5+ years' experience in financial accounting, group reporting or audit, ideally within a complex, multi-entity organisation
Demonstrated experience preparing month-end and year-end close , including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis
Strong understanding of AASB/IFRS , including consolidation principles, intercompany eliminations and technical accounting matters
Proven capability in preparing or supporting group consolidated financial statements and audit deliverables
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills; exposure to consolidation tools is highly regarded
Ability to partner effectively with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and operational finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced reporting environment
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining financial outcomes to non-finance stakeholders
A proactive, improvement-focused mindset, with experience identifying and implementing process improvements and controls
Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a collaborative group finance team
RSL Life Care offers the following benefits:
Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
Fitness Passport
Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
Our commitment to diversity:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, ****** orientation, ethnicity or disability.
It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.
Location
St Leonards
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Group Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.