Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Job Description

This is your opportunity to join our team of forward-thinking, change-making individuals. Operating at the intersection of health and tech, you'll help us shape the future of healthcare. 

Our Mission

Healthengine’s mission is to improve access to healthcare by helping Australians find and connect with all primary care providers. We strive to achieve this through Australia’s leading healthcare marketplace, bringing together over 4 million active Australians, and more than 10 thousand practitioners that are powered by our technology - and growing.

We’re all patients, right? So, it’s easy to get behind a mission that seeks to improve the healthcare experience for all Australians. 

The Gig

We’re searching for a Financial Accountant to join our team on a 6 month maximum term contract with the possibility of extension, supporting our Finance Manager and CFO with day-to-day accounting tasks, including month-end reconciliation and assistance with preparing monthly and year end financial statements. Collaborate closely with our finance team on ad-hoc analysis and reporting to drive informed decision-making in our growing business, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements during external audits.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close process including balance sheet, profit & loss reconciliations and consolidation workings
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and forecasts
• Review accounts payable payments and employee calculations including payroll accruals
• Manage fixed asset register, R&D timesheet records, and provide finance team training and backup support
• Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting requirements, tax return workings, and BAS returns
• Assist senior leaders with financial analysis, budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc finance tasks
• Support external auditors and evaluate financial processes and systems.

About You

You're the kind of person who takes accountability in a fast-paced, autonomous and flexible environment. Fast may be your default (like us!) but you never, ever compromise on what’s important, willing to take a steady, more informed approach when it comes to maintaining the trust of our team and customers. You handle change like a pro, and continuous improvement is a way of life. You are not afraid to speak up and share your thoughts respectfully, with the intention of making positive change. You take initiative and drive your own learning journey without waiting for someone to point you in the right direction. And ultimately, you care: about people, health and innovation. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field 
• CA or CPA qualified, or almost at completion
• Experience in financial accounting or related roles (eg.. audit). In particular, demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, analysis and compliance with accounting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with extracting and manipulating data stored in relational databases (for example, through the use of SQL) will be viewed favourably 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

Additional Information 

The perks behind the work

Healthengine is where you’ll be your best self. You’ll collaborate with smart, interesting people who will challenge you to be better. You will learn a lot and grow even more. Healthengine is the ideal workplace to bring ideas, make change and leave a lasting impact on your team and the industry. 

We also offer:

• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to balance work and life
• A vibrant social calendar of events, quarterly team-building activities and more
• Unlimited coffee and snacks, and a subsidised vending machine in our Perth office 
• Awesome discounts and salary packaging options through our benefit partner, Maxxia
• Access to learning resources to develop your personal and professional skills 
• Workplace wellness program, including extra leave and access to EAP and other wellbeing resources
• Extra leave so you can recharge and focus on your wellbeing 
• Support for you when it comes time to grow your family with paid parental leave

We're proud to share that Healthengine ranked 13th Best Workplace in Technology 2023 and are a certified Great Place to Work in Australia 2024.

Diversity and inclusion

At Healthengine, we believe in the power of a diverse work environment to fulfil our mission and better serve our providers and patients. We’ve created a culture that genuinely values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, knowing that our differences can inspire new ideas. We are fully committed to building and maintaining our inclusive environment where all voices are respected and heard. If you think you have what it takes but don't check all the boxes, reach out anyway - we’d love to hear from you.