Are you looking for a role where you can share your finance systems expertise and have a meaningful impact, by lightening the burden, for communities across Queensland? At the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod, we’re not just looking for someone to manage our systems—we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a mission-driven team. This is more than just a technical role, you will be part of something bigger, helping us steward our resources in line with our values and mission.
The Role:
As the System Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in managing and optimising our financial software, ensuring our systems run smoothly and effectively.
- Ensure financial systems accurately reflect financial data, enabling efficient reporting and analysis through maintaining system efficiency and optimisation.
- Evaluate, develop and maintain financial system processes to support, deliver and enhance the business needs they support.
- Drive new initiatives and finance practices leveraging the functionality within and across the finance systems.
- Design, plan, test and implement new system features to improve new and existing business processes.
- Plan, co-ordinate and manage system upgrades with software vendors, finance, IT and Business Excellence teams.
- Manage the configuration and maintenance of the finance system, including workflows, chart of accounts, positing rules and security settings.
- Perform regular audits of financial systems and data to ensure compliance with Synod Office policies and regulatory requirements.
- Provide training and support to finance (and other departments) on the use of financial systems, developing training materials and documentation to support ongoing training and support.
- Support the existing suit of Power BI reports, engaging with the finance team and other Synod Office stakeholders to develop new Power BI reports to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
- Act as the super-user for the Synod Office’s finance systems, responding to and providing system tech support for system-related queries and issues.
- Act as the point of contract with software vendors for system issues within budget.
Your Background:
- A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or a related field.
- National Police Check
- Ideally, a CPA qualification (or working towards one).
- A deep understanding of finance principles, with at least 5 years’ experience supporting financial systems.
- Experience with financial systems like Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, Power On Budgeting, and Xero.
- A problem-solving mindset and the ability to analyse and simplify complex systems.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A genuine desire to support a faith-based, not-for-profit organisation in achieving its mission.
What we offer:
- Flexible work hours
- Hybrid work location
- Free off-street parking at the office
- 5% Annual Leave loading
- Employee Culture Club Activities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Extra Day off at Christmas
How to Apply:
To apply, click here (and create an account) to submit your CV and cover letter addressing how you will meet the responsibilities and selection criteria.
Enquiries in relation to the position can be made directly to careers@ucaqld.com.au
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
If you are culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.
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