Finance Team Leader - IRT Home Care

About IRT

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If this role stands out to you but you don’t feel like you ‘’tick all the boxes’’, we strongly encourage you to apply nonetheless. We value diversity across experience.

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of all transactions to and from Procura / AlayaCare to:
  • Payroll system (Emplive and My Central), including travel kilometres 
  • Procurement (Coupa)
  • Customer details (Salesforce)
  • General Ledger (Epicor) and
  • Any other IRT systems 
• Accurate and timely management of all billing to customers and brokers
• Working with Group Finance to control Home Care debtors, including providing regular reports to assist all managers and finding new solutions to reduce aged debt
• Manage Purchase Order control of CDC (Consumer Directed Care) expenditure, to ensure accuracy and timely charges to customers
• Despatch monthly communications to customers in a timely manner and ensuring accuracy, including HCP statements and other Funds such as CHSP, Transitional Care, VHC, DVA, Brokers, etc.  
• Work with the Applications Support Officer with training all employees using Procura / AlayaCare
• Assisting with communications, including maintaining/developing 'How to' cards for employees on Procura / AlayaCare and financial accounting processes
• Train divisional staff to maintain and improve the divisional processes in and around Procura / AlayaCare
• Point of contact from customers on CDC statements, government funding, correct levels, Income Tested Fees (ITF), Basic Daily Fees (BDF), supplements and direct debits. Working with Systems Application Administrator to provide a seamless divisional support.
• Ensure fortnightly Time Keeping and Payroll transactions are correctly reflected in Procura / AlayaCare and Payroll systems
• Work with Coordinators and nursing staff to optimise funder processes in Procura / AlayaCare and accurate data
   

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. accounting 
• Desirable: Extensive experience using Procura / AlayaCare, or a similar system ERP system
• Desirable: Ability to train staff in the use of Procura / AlayaCare
• Well-developed analytical, financial understanding and problem solving skills and the ability to apply these skills in people management and project management
• Proven verbal and written communication skills including experience in writing reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to be self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Desirable: 2 years’ experience in the Care industry

Benefits for You

• Competetive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.