The Finance Team at North Canberra Hospital is seeking a motivated and well-organized individual who can work independently and as a team member in the accountant role, including end of month reporting.

Under limited direction of the senior accountant the primary responsibilities of the position are:

The accounting duties include:

1. Perform the following monthly accounting duties for the North Canberra Hospital:
   • Preparation of accounts.
   • Prepare and oversee reconciliations.
   • Assist in preparation of reports to internal and external stakeholders.
   • Provide analysis of data and interpret accounts as requested.
2. Assist and support tasking for Senior Financial Accountant in preparation of government reports.
3. Provide monthly reports on Special Purpose Trust Fund accounts.
4. Maintenance and administration function of accounting systems including APIAS, Oracle and PBRC;
5. Supervision of the Assistant Accountant.
6. Assist and support the Business Managers with reporting and budgets as required.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

• Perform the following monthly accounting duties for the North Canberra Hospital:
  • Preparation of accounts.
  • Prepare and oversee reconciliations.
  • Assist in preparation of reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide analysis of data and interpret accounts as requested.
• Assist and support tasking for Senior Financial Accountant in preparation of government reports.
• Provide monthly reports on Special Purpose Trust Fund accounts.
• Maintenance and administration function of accounting systems including APIAS, Oracle and PBRC;
• Supervision of the Assistant Accountant.
• Assist and support the Business Managers with reporting and budgets as required.

Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

These are the key selection criteria for how you are assessed in conjunction with your resume and experience.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business majoring in accounting preferred.
• Significant accounting experience including supervision of staff essential;
• Full membership of institute of Chartered Accountants or CPA Australia desirable.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of a multi-ledger, general ledger system to Financial Statement stage, including account reconciliations;
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication and analytical skills;
• Strong prior experience with Excel/Access skills including data manipulation functions;
• A demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines;
• Ability to develop improvements and implement change to systems and processes.
• Experience with APAIS, Oracle and PBRC systems preferred.
• Prior experience in supervising and coaching staff.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Desirable

• Prior experience with biomedical equipment and technology would be highly desirable
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, and all other related frameworks.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Describe your experience performing end-of-month accounting duties, including preparation of accounts, reconciliation oversight, analysis of financial data, and preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders. Include examples demonstrating accuracy, independence, and adherence to deadlines.
2. Outline your experience maintaining and administering financial systems (such as APIAS, Oracle, PBRC or similar), preparing government reports, and supporting audit or compliance requirements.
3. Demonstrate your ability to analyze complex financial datasets, identify issues or variances, and recommend solutions. Describe how you prioritize workloads, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy while working with limited direction. Include reference to your Excel or data manipulation skills.
4. Provide examples of your experience supervising or mentoring staff and supporting Business Managers with budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. Describe how you communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Frequently
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Never

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Never
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Never
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Never
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Never
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Never

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Never
Working outdoors	Never

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Never
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Never
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Never
Kneeling	Never
Foot and leg movement	Occasionally
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Frequently
Bending/squatting	Never
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Never
Push/pull	Never
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Frequently

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
Frequent travel – driving	Never

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Never
Excessive noise	Never
Low lighting	Never
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Never
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Never