Senior Accountant

Our Client is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a profitable, sustainable, and resilient rural sector, serving primary producers, small businesses, landowners, and communities across rural and regional South Australia and the Northern Territory. Which provides independent and confidential financial counselling, business advisory services, landowner information, small business support, relief funds, and farm business management programs. They are looking for a experienced, skilled and qualified senior accountant for their business.

As a senior accountant you will responsible for:

• Preparing and analysing financial statements, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with Australian financial regulations, ATO requirements, and IFRS, including taxation compliance and lodgements.
• Conducting internal financial investigations, audits, and presenting findings to management or boards.
• Advising on cost management, risk control, and improvements in accounting systems and internal controls.
• Liaising with external auditors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Ensure timely reporting to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and funding bodies.
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare statutory financial reports in compliance with ACNC and ATO requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in consultation with management and program leaders.
• Provide financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support management in decision-making through financial insights.
• Oversee financial reporting for grants, donations, and government contracts.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of acquittals and compliance with funding agreements.
• Track restricted vs. unrestricted funds and manage donor reporting obligations.
• Oversee payroll processes, including superannuation and leave provisions.
• Manage salary packaging and fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions specific to NFPs.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations.
• Ensure compliance with ACNC, ATO, ASIC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Supervise junior finance staff and provide mentoring, training, and development.
• Collaborate with program managers to strengthen financial literacy across the organisation.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CA qualified or working towards) including at least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, budgeting, taxation compliance, auditing, and financial analysis.
• Ability to maintain internal control systems, liaise with stakeholders, and advise on financial efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative attitude, and alignment with RBS values: Build Community, Work Compassionately, Influence with Credibility, Continually Improve.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and ACNC/ATO reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Experience with grant acquittals and reporting for government and philanthropic funding.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.

You will receive:

• Salary packaging options (up to $15,900 tax-free per year under NFP FBT exemptions).
• Additional benefits such as meal & entertainment packaging, leave loading, or flexible work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, mission-driven workplace.

You will be paid $90,000 – $110,000 + Superannuation + Salary packaging

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.