Brand new facility
Career progression opportunities
Role commences August 2017
About the Opportunity
As the Accountant at Ravenhall Correctional Centre you will be an integral member of a work group responsible for attending to the Centres financial and accounting functions in accordance with corporate and Australian Accounting Standard requirements.
You will primarily be responsible for:
- Monitoring the input of data on Infinium Accounting Software relating to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inmate trust accounts.
- Monitoring the preparation, recording, and balancing of payments and receipts through electronic cash books and their balancing accounts.
- Preparing and processing monthly journal reports.
- Preparing and managing accounts and reports monthly.
- Reconciling Balance Sheet ledger accounts, ledger cleaning, and resolving any outstanding items.
- Preparing and submitting BAS.
- Coordinating and maintaining the asset register, including depreciation calculation.
- Assisting in the preparation of annual Financial Statements.
- Demonstrating support for Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Payroll functions.
- Assuming responsibilities for daily supervision of the Finance and Accounts Section, including Inmate Trust and Canteen.
Your Skills & Experience
To succeed in this role you will possess the following:
- CA/CPA qualification, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Accountant.
- Demonstrated workable knowledge of Australian Standards of Accounting and accounting practices.
- Full working knowledge of Excel and experience with a database accounting software package.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply policies and procedures using a database accounting software package.
- Ability to research, analyse and document matters relating to the administrative and financial functions.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines as prescribed by management.
About the Benefits
Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:
- Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and rewards scheme
- Salary sacrifice options
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff gym
- Subsidised meals
Make a real difference – Apply Now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply
