About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

The Senior Management Accountant, reporting directly to the Financial Controller, will be responsible for providing financial analysis, reporting, and advice to support informed decision-making, budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring. The role ensures resources are effectively managed, funding and grant compliance requirements are met, and financial insights support the delivery of high-quality services aligned with organisational objectives.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 38 hours per week between Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the following tasks:

· Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, coordinating with service teams, senior leadership, and the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial planning.

· Ensure budgets align with strategic objectives and funding requirements

· Develop and maintain long-term financial models, and scenario analysis

· Prepare of monthly management reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards.

· Analyse organisational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

· Prepare and analyse costing and tender calculations to support pricing decisions, contract bids, and financial viability assessments

· Prepare the financial reports including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and project reports.

· Prepare and submit of accurate financial acquittals and reports in accordance with the requirements of the funding bodies and grant agreements.

· Provide relevant information to brokers for Insurance Renewals

· Liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth and timely audit outcome.

· Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

· Support financial system enhancements, automation, and integration projects.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

· Possession of Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with CA/CPA (or equivalent).

· Experience in preparing statutory financial statements and monthly cash flow reports.

· proficient in financial systems, data analysis, and dashboards.

· Excellent communication and report-writing skills

· The ability to manage multiple priorities including budgets, reporting and audits.

What do we offer?

A salary aligned with Level 7 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $119,475.
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
up to $15,900 core packaging
an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents:

National Police Clearance Certificate
International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Monday 12 January 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Suwen Rajendra, Financial Controller, at suwendrini.rajendra@ruah.org.au or 0412 041 551.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Senior Management Accountant