Finance Systems Accountant

19 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Surgeons Full time

RACS VIC Office, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Posted Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 2:00 pm

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Finance & Risk Officer, this position plays a pivotal role in enhancing financial system functionality, ensuring integration across platforms, and delivering process efficiencies that improve operational performance.

This is a unique opportunity to lead end-to-end finance system initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Business Transformation, and Information Technology. The role encompasses system governance, process re-engineering, data integrity, and the coordination of ongoing enhancements, upgrades, and user support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the optimisation of finance-related systems and processes to drive efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy

Maintain and enhance business capability maps and finance process documentation

Coordinate the integration of CRM and business systems with Microsoft Business Central

Manage financial data integrity, including master data structures, approval matrices, and internal controls

Deliver training and support to end users, and promote the effective use of reporting tools including Jet Reports and Adaptive Planning

Collaborate with stakeholders to align system functionality with evolving business requirements

Manage vendor relationships and lead RFP/RFI processes for finance system upgrades and enhancements

Support compliance activities, including year-end rollover, financial reporting, and audit readiness

About You

You will bring significant experience in financial systems and process improvement, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and enterprise technology platforms. Your ability to translate financial and operational needs into scalable system solutions will be key to your success.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline

CA or CPA qualification

Demonstrated experience in finance systems administration and integration

Proficiency in process mapping, automation, and business analysis

Strong technical capabilities in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Office

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central) and Adaptive Planning

High-level written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence across teams

Certification in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or Business Process Management

Experience in vendor and contract management

Prior experience in not-for-profit, health, or education sectors

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

  • flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office
  • access to a wellbeing app
  • additional, gifted leave at the end of the year
  • access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling

We genuinely care about our employees' health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter and resume. We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To request a copy of the Position Description or for further enquiries, please contact .Please note: applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

About us
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māoriand building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate .

RACS VIC Office, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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