An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Accountant to join the dynamic Business Support Team at Ramsay Cairns. This role offers the chance to work in a complex and rewarding commercial environment, providing accurate and timely financial support to a large and diverse internal client base.

The Opportunity

The role directly supports the Executive Commercial Manager in the finance and commercial functions across four sites. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the reporting of commercial results to the Hospital Executive, Management, and Corporate Head Office, ensuring alignment with reporting schedules and deadlines.
• Managing financial and tax compliance activities, overseeing finance processes, controls, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Overseeing commercial contracts.
• Supporting the development of the Business Support Team to streamline the processing of a high volume of accounting transactions.
• Assisting with ad-hoc analysis and statutory reporting as required

About You

This position is suited to a CPA/CA qualified accountant who possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.  To succeed in this role, you will be eager to manage the financial reporting, accounting processes and general ledger maintenance for a large multi-site business. The ability to effectively interpret financial data and identify areas of interest or concern is essential, as are strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• At least two (2) years of experience in an accounting role
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting processes, financial systems, and general ledger management
• Experience in inventory control and overseeing full capital expenditure functions across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, tasks, and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to set standards, targets, and objectives, and coordinate work plans to ensure successful outcomes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing to team goals and aligning with organisational objectives

Highly regarded candidates will also possess:

• A qualification in Financial or Management Accounting.
• Experience with SAP and/or PRONTO system software.
• CA/CPA qualifications or currently progressing towards them.
• Previous experience in the healthcare sector is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact  Paula Cotterill - Commercial Manager via email CotterillP@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 25^th March 2025

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