Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of our vibrant retirement village. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the financial sustainability of the village, manage budgets and reporting, and support the delivery of high-quality services to our residents.

As the Finance Manager, you will:

• Lead end-to-end finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Provide comprehensive financial reports to Management and the Board on all aspects of the organisation.
• Support the CEO undertake business case analysis and financial modelling projections for strategic planning.
• Responsible for management of Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Cash Management; General Ledger; Payroll; GST; BAS; Bank accounts; Budgets; Cash Flows; and ensuring proper internal controls are in place.
• Responsible for oversight and management of the annual audit program.
• Responsible for the production of financial statements and settlement calculations for Unit sales.
• Responsible for the management and maintenance of all finance related software.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies.
• Complies with the organisation’s systems, policies, procedures, and practices, with a constant objective of continuous improvement.

If this sounds like you, come and join our expanding organisation with opportunities for development to support older adults to live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes. All clients we provide care for live within our retirement village in City Beach with both ocean and garden views making it a relaxing place to work with our friendly team.

Full position description available.

Additional benefits

• Generous renumeration package
• Ocean Gardens is a local not for profit organisation with care at the heart of all that we do. Salary packaging available ($15,900 p/a) along with onsite free parking, and a friendly team environment.

About you

To join us, you will need:

• All Ocean Gardens staff must satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation and Ocean Gardens policies.
• CA/CPA qualified.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end accounting, tax, and compliance functions in a small to medium-sized business.
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentational).
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• High level of computer literacy including computerised accounting packages and MS Office products.
• Previous experience with Xero and Employment hero is desirable but not essential.

About us

Ocean Gardens Inc. is not-for-profit independent living retirement village and approved provider of Home Care Packages in City Beach. We are not like other retirement villages. We are an Incorporated Association governed by its members and a Board of independent directors. Ocean Gardens subscribes to the Retirement Living Code of Conduct and is committed to upholding the highest standards across retirement communities in Australia.

The OCEAN way

The values of Ocean Gardens drive the way we influence, how we interact with each other and how we work together to achieve a common result. In this role, your work will embody our values:

Openness

We are open in our communication and encourage those around us to voice their ideas as well as their concerns.

Compassion

We are kind and caring to everyone we encounter.

Excellence

We are committed to providing quality service and outcomes.

Accountability

We are reliable and dependable in what we do and each of us is responsible for our words, our actions, and our results.

Nimble

We embrace change and respond by proactively seeking opportunities to improve.

For more information about Ocean Gardens, City Beach visit www.oceangardens.com.au.