Title: Capital Accountant
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Capital Accountant (Parental Leave Cover)
- Fixed Term Full time | 13 months | 5 weeks' leave & monthly day off
- Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
- Hybrid Work Environment | Excellent entitlements | Work autonomously
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Capital Accountant is an integral part of the Eastern Health financial accounting team. The role will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register and the financial data that supports the FAR. The Capital Accountant will also track purchase commitments against approved capital expenditure and will assist the Senior Asset and Capital Accountant in providing reports of capital expenditure/fixed assets as required.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- At least 5 years experience in a capital accounting role;
- Extensive experience with the fixed asset modules of the Oracle ERP;
- A thorough understanding of what is an asset, an asset class and of what drives depreciation and amortisation rates;
- A thorough understanding of the Department of Health’s and Department of Treasury and Finance’s policies and procedures related to asset revaluations;
- Able to work effectively and efficiently on own;
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders; and
- Proficiency with Excel and Word
- A relevant degree
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
Contact Person: Teresa Li
Contact Number: (03) 9895 3526
Contact Email: yan.li2@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 30/03/2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day