The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered. 

Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. 

This is a full time, ongoing role based preferably in our Melbourne office working a hybrid arrangement. 

Our Senior Management Accountant seek to provide strong value to all stakeholders supported by high-quality management information.  The focus of the role is to support the team in preparing and analysing financial information, promote the standardisation of activities and drive efficiencies in all areas of responsibility. 

A strong focus on continuous improvement is vital. You will collaborate with the finance team and the broader business to obtain a deep understanding of financial drivers combined with complex analyses to provide insight and inform decision making.  

 In this role you will: 

• Provide management accounting support to financial reporting and analysis team and the broader organisation. 
• Ensuring quality data and information is created and utilised. 
• Undertaking some month end accounting and reporting processed, including the development of complex journals, review/analysis of financial results and other month end activities. 
• Develop accurate budgets and ongoing financial forecasts (and associated data). 
• Prepare and deliver reports to stakeholders within the organisation and to National Boards. 
• Actively participating and driving continuous improvement efforts. 

About You 

You will be an experienced accountant who has worked in end-to-end financial activities. An exceptional communicator, one who can converse with a range of stakeholders and explain and influence complicated financial information in a way that helps facilitate informed decision making.  

You embody our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Achievement. 

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following: 

• Minimum 5+ year's experience in a similar role 
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting and CPA/CA qualification 
• Experience in management accounting activities, including month end processes and providing analysis of financial outcomes. 
• Experience in report preparation. 
• High level of written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Active participation in process improvement activities, including automation  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft excel 
• Previous experience with Board reporting and managing financial budgets for projects (desirable)
• Experience using Anaplan or similar programs (desirable) 

Job Description: Senior Management Accountant (CL6) - Jan 24.pdf

What we offer: 

• A friendly and supportive working culture  
• Discounts on Private Health Insurance  
• Great flexible working arrangements, hybrid arrangements  
• Career progression, learning and development opportunities  
• Attractive salary of $113,718 per annum ($118,551 post 7 July) plus Superannuation  

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. 
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the “As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following” section 
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Management Accountant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period.  Should we receive suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease. 

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the  Flexible working policy. 

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past, present and emerging. 

With respect, no agencies please