Position Description
Position Title:
Reports to:
Management Accountant
Finance Manager
Remuneration
Range:
$62,353 - $76,209
(including superannuation)
+ opportunity to earn $5,000
performance based bonuses
Organisational
Level:
Level 3
Reporting to this
role:
Employment
Status:
4 Staff
Employment
Classification:
Team Leader
Full time
MISSION
To actively support our Job Seekers to participate in the community by addressing social
barriers, developing workplace skills and assisting them to secure and maintain sustainable
employment.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The purpose of the Management Accountant at Sureway is to provide accounting support to
the Finance Manager with a particular focus on (although not limited to) the Acquittals Area.
This position will assist with weekly, monthly and annual management accounting and
associated reconciliations and will be responsible for proactively managing, analysing and
monitoring the Acquittals Area ensuring that both statutory, financial and compliance
requirements are met to support the achievement of business objectives. This position will
directly manage and oversee a 4 Finance Staff and will provide a high standard of service to
both internal and external customers.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
 Relevant tertiary accounting qualifications (degree or diploma qualified) or suitable
practical experience attained. CA/CPA program progress or qualification highly regarded
 Experience in preparing and completing Management Accounts and associated Balance
Sheet Reconciliations
 Experience in both working autonomously and at a supervisory level
 Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines and achieving set KPIs
 Strong computer literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and MYOB (or similar
accounting software)
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 Advanced problem solving and analytical skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
 Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
 High attention to detail with advanced analytical and problem solving skills
 Extremely competent in all types of financial calculations, exhibiting a meticulous and
systematic approach at all times;
 Self motivated and committed to achieving the aims and objectives of Sureway;
 Effective time management and organisational skills;
 Well organised; Ability to plan for and meet own and team deadlines;
 Shows initiative and is solutions focused
Date Effective: 12th October 2012
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Able to engage positively with others and lead a team
Understands importance of financial accountability and financial implications of
propositions.
Ability to adhere to privacy and confidentiality guidelines
Extremely high standard of work quality
Strong leadership ability
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
 Tertiary level qualification in Accounting or relevant experience attained
 CA/CPA Qualified (or working towards completion) would be highly regarded
Key Result
Key Duties
Key Performance
Areas
Indicators
Communication
 Communicate reporting requirements to
 Staff feedback
relevant employees and establish mutually
 Customer feedback
achievable deadlines
 Communicate with operational staff to
rectify issues with processing of purchase
orders and payments in the Acquittals Area
 Communicate with suppliers to maintain
mutually beneficial business relationships
 Complete reports as required to a high
standard
 Ensure all communication, verbal, non
verbal, electronic or traditional are to a
high business standard
 Apply the strictest of confidentiality to all
communications
Finance Duties
 Provide support to the Finance Manager
 Balance Sheet
 Regular Clearing Account and Bank Account
Reconciliations are
Reconciliations for the Acquittals Area
completed accurately
 Manage a team of 4 finance staff
and on time
 Participate actively in developing and
 All Acquittal
improving the processes relevant to the
transactions
Acquittals Area
accurately reflected in
 Responsible for maintaining the integrity of
the Accounting
the GL and PO System for all Acquittal
Software and PO
transactions
System
 Monitor Acquittal Cash Controls
 All creditors paid
 Liaise with our Bank in regards to queries
correctly and on time
in relation to the Acquittal Area
 Effective monitoring of
 Assist with the preparation of the monthly
Acquittal cash controls
financial and management accounts
 Individual and team
 Preparation of monthly Cash Flow Forecast
duties completely
 Assist with annual budget process
accurately and all
 Assist with Corporate and Statutory
reporting deadlines
Reporting as required – including but not
met
limited to GST, FBT, Tax, PAYG etc.
 Effectiveness and
timeliness of process
improvements
actioned within team
 Quality of training
provided to support
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Customer
Services
Reporting and
Administration
General
 Apply the highest standards of customer
service to external and internal customers
 Apply practices to support internal
customers and maintain mutually beneficial
relationships to achieve business objectives
 Develop and maintain working business
relationships with external customers that
will assist Sureway in achieving its business
objectives
 Regularly review, analyse and action key
system controls related to the Acquittal
Area Internal Reporting
 Prepare and submit reports as requested
by management
 Report any activity that may be found in
breach of Sureway’s fraud control policy or
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 Maintain an up-to-date and understanding
of DEEWR contractual obligations for the
Acquittals Area and communicate to staff
 Attend regular staff meetings, as
determined by Sureway Management;
 Contribute to the success of Sureway in
any respect outside of the above in a
collaborative and constructive fashion;
 Take all measures necessary to ensure
your safety in carrying out your duties;
 Work within a team environment;
 Operate within Sureway’s values and
adhere to Sureway’s policies; and
 Other duties as requested.
both sites and team
members
 Team Performance
 Staff retention in team
 Customer feedback
 Reporting deadlines
are met in an accurate
and timely manner
 Quality of reports
prepared
 Percentage of DEEWR
claims withdrawn
under audit
 Value and quantity of
transactions deemed
ineligible to claim back
from DEEWR
 Quality of knowledge
and understanding of
DEEWR contractual
obligations for
Acquittals area
 Cooperative and
productive team
participation;
 Achievements of team
goals.
This Position Description details the Key Result Areas and Key Duties for the Management
Accountant. Other duties may be assigned and will reflect the skill and experience level of the
individual.
Authorised by:
Date:
Position & Signature:
Accepted by:
Date Effective: 12th October 2012
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