Project Accountant

• Permanent part-time - 27 hrs per week, with the potential for more as the business grows
• Option to schedule work around school hours
• Melbourne-based with the ability to work remotely - must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job
• $75000, $85,000 per annum (FTE) based on experience +10% Superannuation

About The Role

Part of a small, collaborative team committed to continuous improvement, the Project Accountant is a newly created hands-on role and will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting of activities, and driving optimisation of systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with EQI’s external Accountants to ensure accuracy of financial reports and transactional costing allocations
• Analyse financials and liaise with budget holders to report on budget variances
• Track profitability of projects against budget (including staff time allocation)
• Assist in responding to tenders and in preparing project budgets, pricing and cost estimates
• Prepare financial grant acquittals to support the progress of grant funded initiatives
• Assist with developing and effectively implementing appropriate internal control policies and procedures, monitoring and reporting of risks
• Assist in the preparation of cashflow forecasts and operational budget
• Assist the Director with any internal and external audits, including liaising with the auditors and providing them with the required documentation.
• Maintain contracts compliance and risk registers

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Proven experience (4-6 years) in a financial role within a client/project-based environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or a related discipline
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills
• Strong technical accounting knowledge – standards, principals, practice, reporting and compliance
• Demonstrated strong analytical and project management skills
• Experience in grant reporting and/or project acquittals
• Experience developing and monitoring program budgets
• Excellent attention to detail with high level of accuracy

Desirable

• Experience in Non-Profit or Social Enterprises
• Experience and knowledge on gender equality, preventing violence against women and/or other social justice issues
• Knowledge in accounting software (Xero) and project management system such as Asana

How to Apply

Please send your most recent CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, your skills and experience to hr@equalityinstitute.org by COB Monday 8th November 2021. Please refer to the Position Description for additional information.