Location: Green Valley, NSW
Part Time (0.4 FTE)
About Minarah College:
Minarah College is an independent Islamic school located in the vibrant community of Southwest Sydney. We are committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students, fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in the 21st century while staying true to their Islamic ethos.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Asset Accountant (Part-Time, 0.4 FTE).
Key Responsibilities:
The Asset Accountant will report to the College Accountant and will be responsible for implementing and managing the College's asset plans and programs, ensuring that assets effectively support and align with the College's strategic objectives. Key duties include supporting property transactions, asset performance, commercial partnerships, and compliance with regulations. The role also involves assisting in the development of long-term asset management strategies, optimizing asset lifecycles, and fostering continuous improvement to deliver value-driven outcomes for the College. Specifically, the roles and responsibilities of the asset accountant will be to:
- Maintain accurate records of company assets, ensuring all acquisitions, disposals, and transfers are properly documented.
- Calculate and apply depreciation methods to ensure accurate financial reporting of asset values over time.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of asset accounts, ensuring all entries align with the general ledger.
- Prepare and present detailed asset-related financial reports for management, including analysis of asset values, depreciation, and impairments.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and assist with internal and external audits related to asset management.
- Oversee the process of capitalizing assets and ensuring proper classification according to company policies.
- Track the lifecycle of assets from acquisition through disposal, ensuring accurate asset tracking and accounting at each stage.
- Ensure maintenance of the fixed asset register.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting for asset-related expenditures and capital projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience in working in complex stakeholder environments
- 1-3 years accounting/asset management experience.
- Can work under pressure in complex environments
- Accounting qualification or demonstrated experience in relevant industry.
- Experience using Xero
Why Join Minarah College?
- Work in a supportive and dynamic educational community.
- Engage in professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Contribute to the holistic development of students within an Islamic framework.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter addressed to the Principal, Minarah College addressing the Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional references to recruitment@minarah.nsw.edu.au
Minarah College is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We reserve the right to close this job ad early and appoint a suitable applicant to this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.