At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human. We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. 

As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before. Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. Just imagine the impact you could make. 

The purpose of this role:

The Finance Accountant is responsible for performing month-end close activities for the Health Services Business Unit and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger. This role involves the preparation and completion of General Ledger reconciliations to a high standard and in a timely manner.

Please note this role supports the ADF Health Services Contract (ADFHS). You must be an Australian citizen and be able to attain and maintain a baseline security clearance from the Defence security and vetting service.

Key responsibilities include:

Month end close – Play a critical role within the financial reporting team in ensuring adherence to strict timelines in performing the monthly general ledger close for entities within the Health Services Business Unit 

Group reporting requirements (Tagetik submission) – Play a critical role in the month end submissions to Group Finance team.

Annual financial statements – Assist with the annual statutory reporting process and working with the external auditors to prepare year-end accounts and meet compliance requirements. 

General Ledger reconciliations – Prepare General Ledger account reconciliations to facilitate effective record keeping, monthly reporting, audit compliance 

Gross Margin reconciliation – Assist with the analysis and reconciliation of revenue and expense transactional data that together make up the Gross Margin. 

Three Year Plan balance sheet forecasting - Assist with the balance sheet forecasting process for the Three Year Plan for various operational and holding entities within the Health Services Business Unit. Process documentation and process improvement – Prepare and update process documentation for key month-end close activities

Projects – Assist and support the implementation of new initiatives, business cases and projects impacting the financial reporting team.

Why you’ll love it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role.

What you’ll need to make it happen?

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or related discipline and Chartered Accountant or CPA Australia qualification.
• Strong understanding of Accounting Principles, with a minimum of 3 years accounting experience and a strong understanding of reconciliation processes, audit and control processes and accounting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (advanced skills in Excel and Word) and accounting software packages (PeopleSoft is desirable but not essential)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines 
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills and experienced with data flows between source systems and general ledger

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.