Applications close 8 June.
The Management Accountant provides guidance and high-level advice to RAILS’ Executive Director and Operations Director in complex financial matters. They assist the organisation to make informed decisions and achieve goals through financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting. This role is of fundamental importance to the sustainability of the legal services provided by RAILS and contributes to positively changing people’s lives.
About the role
Job Title: Management Accountant
Salary: Level 6 Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award. Salary sacrifice is available as RAILS has PBI status.
$108, 000 – $111, 000 or part- time equivalent
Responsible to: Operations Director
Direct reports: Nil
Days and hours: One day per week
Location: In person in South Brisbane is preferred. WFH will be considered.
Contract term: 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension
Role responsibilities
The items listed are indicative and not exhaustive.
- Financial analysis
- Cashflow analysis and recommendation of investment strategies
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Supporting the development of budgets, including RAILS’ annual budget, forecasting financial results and monitoring performance against targets.
- Cost Management
- Identifying, recommending and supporting the implementation of cost-saving strategies, analysing expenses and managing costs effectively.
- Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing financial and operational risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Advisory
- Advising management on financial implications of decisions, business strategies and risk management. Participating on Management Committee Finance Sub-Committee meetings.
- Systems, processes and policy
- Making recommendations on system and process improvement and supporting the development of financial policies
- Reporting and audit
- Providing support to RAILS reporting function as needed, including by reporting to QLeave. Supporting RAILS’ annual audit by liaising with the auditor and supporting the presentation of audit results to senior management and the Finance Sub-Committee.
Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
- Understanding of the funding context in the community and not for profit sector.
- Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret financial data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to brief management in complex financial matters
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyse situations and develop solutions.
- Proficiency in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint and accounting software (MYOB preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently as part of a team, to follow directions and to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the community legal assistance sector, the wider community and the socio-political environment in which RAILS operates.
- Commitment to social justice and RAILS’ mission and values.