THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director of Schools invites applicants from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position of Management Accountant.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, Facilities and Planning, this position exists to support in the leadership and management of the System of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong by providing a range of Financial services.
YOUR IMPACT
You will be responsible for:
- Modeling Catholic values in everyday interactions between school staff and other agencies
- Supervising the Assistant Accountant and Finance Officer- Assets roles
- Analysing existing business processes and identify opportunities for automation using TechnologyOne's Business Process Automation capabilities
- Maintaining the contract management system in Technology One in accordance with Policy and Procedures
- Supporting the Senior Finance Manager with the annual system budget and quarterly forecast processes
- Supporting the preparation of annual statutory reporting and compliance
- Assist with reporting on capital project spend, variance analysis, and annual budgeting processes
- Assisting with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) processes, including the preparation and submission of the Annual Return
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEDoW Leaders, providing modeling and analysis on financial trends and budgeting
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or equivalent
- CPA /CA /CIMA qualified or working towards
- Extensive knowledge of matters relating to financial reporting and external compliance
- Demonstrated experience in a medium to large financial accounting environment covering external reporting, internal management reporting, budgeting
- Demonstrated experience in providing financial analysis support to business management
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate divisional budgets and future year forecasts
- Understanding of enterprise risk management and ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Experience in the use of ERP systems (Technology One is desirable)
- High level attention to detail and communication skills (written and verbal)
WHY WORK WITH CEDOW?
At CEDoW, we believe in supporting those who support our students. This role offers:
- A generous salary of $151,101 to $162,946 plus superannuation (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Laptop and mobile provided to be used in line with CEDoW policy and procedure
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
- Additional ex-gratia leave during the Christmas period
- Employees are eligible for Fitness Passport, giving you and your family discounted access to a wide network of fitness facilities
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the selection criteria. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.
To find out more or to have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Diane Nicolson on 0429 037 210
Applications Close: Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm
