The Lions Eye Institute is a not-for-profit centre of excellence that combines world class scientific research into the prevention of blindness with the highest level of eye care delivery.
Here at the Lions Eye Institute, we genuinely care about people. We want every day to be a day that brings us one step closer to achieving our ultimate goal – to prevent and cure blindness and eye disease.
We want you to join us on our journey, by assisting us in achieving this goal.
The Opportunity
Lions Eye Institute has an exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated Accountant to join us on a permanent full-time basis.
The Accountant will, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer provide essential accounting and transaction processing at LEI and in support of major corporate projects as required.
Salary: $80,000.00 per annum plus Superannuation
Key responsibilities include:
· Preparing and maintaining reconciliations and reports for balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
· Perform monthly payroll reconciliations between payroll systems and the General Ledger investigating and resolving variances.
· Perform monthly reconciliations between the General Ledger and Project Costing systems to ensure financial accuracy and consistency.
· Manage financial accounting activities for the Clinical Trial Division, including journals, month-end and year-end processes, and reporting.
· Prepare ad hoc financial and management reports to support decision-making and planning.
· Support internal and external audits by preparing financial documents, reconciliations, and audit schedules.
· Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and organisational policies.
· Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial records through reconciliations, reviews, and compliance checks.
· Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis where required.
Essential Criteria:
· Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
· Experience with Accounting Systems
· A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as required
· Proficiency in a range of other computing skills including databases, internet and email
· Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills
· Attention to detail with demonstrated initiative and flexibility
· Demonstrated ability to prioritise work effectively to meet strict deadlines
· Strong Customer Service ethos
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience in a similar role
In return we will offer;
- A friendly, professional and collaborative working environment.
- A strong culture of shared core values.
- Competitive remuneration package including generous salary packaging.
- Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
- A range of employee benefits including discounted health insurance and optical discounts.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that aligns with your experience and career goals, click on the APPLY button to submit your application for this position. For further enquiries or job specific details, please email the recruitment team on: [email protected].
We strongly promote a culture of diversity and inclusion at Lions Eye Institute. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
