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Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual to fill the pivotal role of Assistant Accountant.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

About the role

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for assisting in all areas of the Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and financial accounting.
With exceptional attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skills, the Assistant Accountant will work under the guidance of the Financial Accountant, ensuring accurate and timely data entry the Assistant Accountant will be provided with coaching and workplace training to gain an understanding of all the functions of a Finance Department.
Working in alignment with the CEQ vision and values, the Assistant Accountant plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice in the communities in which we serve.

Qualifications & Experience

• degree qualified, or working towards a Bachelor of Business, Commerce or Accounting degree or other relevant qualification at the discretion of the General Manager – Corporate Services
• previous experience working in a bookkeeper or similar role advantageous
• previous experience working in a some or all areas of a Finance Department.

Software & Systems Experience

• basic to intermediate level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• basic level of competency using Pronto, Human Force, ERP systems of integrated accounting applications preferred but not essential.

Team

• work as part of the wider Finance team and provide support to peers are required and appropriate
• build and foster collegial relationships to ensure the productivity and success of the Finance team.

Digital

• developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Corporate Services and/or CEO.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

Payroll – Assisting with

• creating and maintaining accurate employee records,
• the preparation, processing and payment of the company’s 400+ personnel on a fortnightly basis if required.
• the provision of monthly payroll reports
• answering payroll enquiries and providing timely resolutions

Accounts Receivable – Assisting with

• creating and maintaining customer records
• answering accounts receivable enquiries and providing timely resolutions
• creating and distributing invoices to customers
• Recording customer payments
• Customer account reconciliations

Accounts Payable – Assisting with

• creating and maintaining supplier records
• answering accounts payable enquiries and providing timely resolutions
• entering, checking and verifying invoices
• preparing and processing payment runs

Accounting – Assist with

• general ledger reconciliations and reallocations
• financial report preparation for the various departments
• the monitoring and analysis of financial data

Essential Requirements

• Interpersonal skills and maintenance of confidentiality
• Eagerness to learn the entire finance function in a large busy community based not for profit organisation
• Take direction from team members in the various finance areas

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.
The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce. 

Our key benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives

Applications Welcome 

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual/s to fill the pivotal role of Store Management couple. 

As critical team members, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

About the role

The Management couple is to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the Remote Store business, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employing levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the financial operations of Remote Store, including sales figures, end of day registers and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark down, refunds, pricing, as per CEO policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee in the business units in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring assistant store managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure and industrial instrument.
• Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage wages within budget.
• Develop and implement employee rosters.
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with the Regional Manager Operations and Buying Department.
• Manage equipment.
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEO Policy and Procedure.
• Assist with quarterly written assessment of the business units.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager.

Competency

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserves organisational resources.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments.
• Organisational Support – Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritises and plans work activities.
• Dependability – Keeps commitments.

Essential Requirements

• Experience with shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers, overrides, and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures.
• Experience in supervising employees in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management and WH&S.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee rosters and assist the store manager to maximise employing resources.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to assist with stock takes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operations of a store and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
• Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture team environment.
• Current Police check (no more than 3 months old)

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Retail
• Food Safety Certificate
• Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Work Environment

The position is based across Remote FNQ Communities including the Torres Strait Islands.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Accommodation, Electricity and Utility bills covered.
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Laptop & Mobile phone

Applications Welcome 

If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome all applications

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.