Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) has a new and unique Management Accountant role on offer. We are looking for someone to prepare and analyse reports on the operations of our 42 hostels across Australia. Working within the National Operations Team in Canberra, you will be reporting on regional and individual hostel budgets and activity and working with a range of business areas. You will work closely with the General Manager of Operations and the AHL Finance Team, reporting to the Director National Operations.
You will receive in house training in our Reservations Management System (RMS) and financial accounting system (Technology One) and will have the opportunity to learn about AHL operations and complexities of hostel management and meal service.
This is a unique position offering the benefits of the Australian Public Service employment conditions with the excitement and variety of the hospitality industry. Our not-for- profit status also offers additional salary benefits through salary sacrificing on top of the stated annual salary
AHL supports the Australian Government’s efforts to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people. By purchasing goods and services from First Nations businesses at every opportunity, we help support a more inclusive economy. We are proud to be one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Australian Public Service, First Nations employees make up approximately 50% of our workforce.
Key responsibilities:
The Management Accountant will be responsible for financial management functions for the National Operations team including, but not limited to the following key tasks and responsibilities:
- Prepare annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts such as:
- Staffing costs
- Operating costs including food costs, contracted labour costs
- Occupancy rate by months
- Generate monthly cost centre reports for the Operations Team and seek explanation/ solution for items not in line with budget.
- Regularly monitor Team expenditure and report major variance including analysis by hostels with a focus on staffing levels, contracted labour and other costs.
- Prepare occupancy reports including monitoring Reservation Management Services room closures and resident capacity to ensure accurate occupancy rates are reported. Timely preparation and submission of third-party funding acquittals.
- Prepare occupancy data for annual or other reports.
- Assist with the preparation of third party funded hostels budget and acquittals, and preparation of monthly expenses accruals.
- Follow up with Directors /hostels on outstanding suppliers’ invoices, vehicle servicing / replacement and overdue organisational debt.
- Undertake other duties as requested.
Tasks can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Director National Operations, in consultation with the employee. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.
Our ideal candidate will:
- have at least five years’ experience in financial management, and have a relevant accounting qualification and membership to a professional accounting body (CPA or CA).
- have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues affecting First Nations peoples, and the ability to support outcomes and communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations peoples.
- have experience in managing financial accounting systems –previous experience using Technology One would be highly regarded.
- think strategically to inspire a sense of purpose, harnesses information and opportunities, and show judgment, intelligence and common-sense.
- have the ability to communicate clearly with influence, listen, understand and adapt to diverse audiences, and negotiate persuasively.
- have professional expertise in achieving results by building organisational capability and responsiveness, ensuring closure and delivery on intended results.
- have the skills to cultivate productive working relationships, facilitating cooperation and nurturing internal and external partnerships.
- demonstrate public service professionalism and probity, commit to action showing personal courage by engaging with risk, display resilience and demonstrate self-awareness.
- have a strong understanding of Government procurement processes including Indigenous procurement guidelines.
- have a strong commitment to supporting AHL and the Australian Government’s efforts to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must have Australian citizenship
- Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)
- Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)
- Hold or obtain relevant qualifications
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: You’ll receive 15.4% superannuation, and generous leave entitlements to make sure you’re well looked after.
- Job Security & Career Growth: Enjoy employment with plenty of opportunities to grow and move up within the organisation.
- Supportive Team Environment: You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team where your work is valued.
- Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and laptops etc PLUS, ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses. This benefit reduces taxable income, increasing fortnightly take-home pay.
- Generous Leave Entitlements – including 18 days sick/personal leave per annum, 20 days annual leave, cultural and NAIDOC day leave, and 2-day Christmas closedown leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Employees, their partners, and their dependants/children will have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to assist employees to manage personal and work issues.
How to apply:
- Complete the Application Form available on our website www.ahl.gov.au/work
- Upload your current Resume, Statement of Claims and completed Application Form by 11:59pm ACST on Sunday 8 June 2025.
- Please include your name and the job reference (VN6125) in the subject of your email.
Contact person: Loretta Price – 0455 09 44 99