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Financial Accountant Ongoing, Fulltime Sydney Navitas is a diversified global education provider founded in 1994 that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment. Navitas provides services for over 83,000 people in 23 countries. Navitas is a public company listed on the ASX and is part of the S&P/ASX200 index. About the role The Financial Accountant is responsible for the provision of highest quality accounting services to support the Finance Shared Services function of the Australasia region of Navitas. Essential Skills and Experience • Qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIMA or equivalent • Previous experience in a Financial Accounting role • A strong level of computer literacy • Strong excel skills • Good analytical skills • Team player, exhibits flexibility for different tasks and willingness to learn • Good communication, interpersonal and self-management skills • Ability to work independently and utilise a level of initiative • Good time management skills Desirable Skills and Experience • •

Relevant educational industry experience, particularly with the tertiary sector or with entities providing services to international students User knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion systems (or similar)

What we offer An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Navitas strives to be a workplace that promotes diversity, flexibility and equal employment. As such, we invite experienced candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Imma DIorio, Financial Accounting Manager, [email protected] Applications close 16th October 2017. Successful applicants require working rights in Australia, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check.

Position Description Title: Financial Accountant Functional Area: Reports to: Direct Reports:

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Finance Shared Services Australasia Financial Accounting Manager Careers & Industries N/A

Overview and Objectives of the Position:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the provision of highest quality accounting services to support the Finance Shared Services function of the Australasia region of Navitas.

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Key Relationships:

Internal: i. Group Financial Controller ii. Financial Controller C&I iii. Navitas Corporate Managers iv. Navitas Business Unit/Finance Managers v. Other Finance Shared Services Team members External: i. Auditors

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Key Result Areas:

In consultation with the Director of Finance Shared Services and the Financial Controller C&I: Contributes to the highest standard of accounting and student financial services by: i. Performing timely and accurate end-of-month processes including proper revenue and expense recognition, overhead allocations and accruals for designated companies; ii. Preparation of timely and accurate monthly Navitas Group financial reporting packages for designated companies; iii. Preparation of monthly financial and management reporting package including variance analysis validation; iv. Preparing the designated month-end balance sheet reconciliations by the due date and ensuring that reconciling items are promptly resolved and cleared ready for review/approval by the Financial Controller C&I or Financial Accounting Manager C&I ass appropriate;

Position Description – Financial Accountant C&I

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Reviewing/approving the designated balance sheet reconciliations of other staff; Ensuring the proper integration of data into the General Ledger and aligned with the student management system and payroll; Provide support in the management of Institute approved scholarships, ensuring in line with policy and delegations of authority; Prepare the Overseas Student Health Cover annual reconciliation; Complying with Finance Policies and Procedures; Preparation of data for annual financial statements, income tax returns, FBT returns, GST returns, IAS returns and Payroll Tax returns to ensure the timely and accurate submission of all statutory reporting requirements as and when required by the Senior/Tax Accountant Maintaining the fixed assets registers for the designated companies and coordinating the annual periodic inventory verification with custodians; Liaising with Navitas Group Finance, including Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as required; and Assisting with ad hoc projects and the general needs of the finance function as required from time-to-time.

General i. Maintenance of filing and archives including prompt and appropriate filing of finance/accounts documentation ii. An understanding of and commitment to Navitas’ Policies and Procedures. iii. Provide excellent internal and external customer service at all times. iv. General duties commensurate with the role as determined by the Director of Finance Shared Services

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Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Essential: i. Qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIMA or equivalent ii. Previous experience in a Financial Accounting role iii. A strong level of computer literacy iv. Strong excel skills v. Good analytical skills vi. Team player, exhibits flexibility for different tasks and willingness to learn vii. Good communication, interpersonal and self-management skills viii. Ability to work independently and utilise a level of initiative ix. Good time management skills Desirable: i. Relevant educational industry experience, particularly with the tertiary sector or with entities providing services to international students ii. User knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion systems (or similar)

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Other

Authority Level Not applicable

Position Description – Financial Accountant C&I

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