The opportunity:

The purpose of the Accounting Manager role (Fixed term until March 2026) is to provide accurate and timely financial reporting and controls and assist management in day-to-day accounting activities. The primary focus is to provide service excellence to internal stakeholders and key clients. The quality of the Finance function’s work must be accurate. This position must take a leadership role in driving continuous improvement projects.

How will I help?

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of dental practice bank reconciliations
•  Identify and deliver improved financial processes, including use of systems solutions where applicable
• Maintain the Treasury function of the business including ensuring appropriate level of cash available in transactional accounts
• Maintenance of all aspects of transactions banking access – new accounts, new users
• Act as intermediary between our practices and our financial institutions 
• Contribute to monthly Dental Draw (commission) calculation for our dental contractors 
• Oversee the preparation of monthly journals and maintain control of the business’ accounting records 
• Oversee the preparation of monthly accounts including P&L’s & cashflows including variance analysis 
• Review practice expenses for anomalies 
• Analytical review employee and practice petty cash claims to ensure compliance with company policies 
• Oversee patient refund process
• Training and development of team members 

Why work at Bupa?

We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office. 

We’re a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you’ve come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.

We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally. With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

What do I need?

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate with a tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce, and a CA or CPA qualification. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of finance controls and policy frameworks, ensuring compliance and driving adherence to internal processes and business controls. Your ability to manage KPIs, recommend improvements, and implement these changes effectively is essential.

Strong team management skills are crucial for this role, along with the ability to foster a collaborative work environment. We value excellent verbal and written communication skills, who are able to articulate complex financial matters to both internal and external stakeholders. You will be expected to demonstrate well-developed business partnering skills, effectively collaborate across teams, and influence key decisions within the organisation.

About Bupa Asia Pacific:

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.

Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical and hearing services. Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose and the way that we deliver personalised care.

At Bupa, we are striving to create and sustain a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.