Associate Analyst

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Sitting within our Financial Management - Information & Governance team, the Associate Analyst is a multi-faceted role responsible for advancing, managing and safeguarding Griffith University’s financial integrity and security.

Specific tasks include:

- Timely and accurate processing of manual journal entry transactions, required for both financial and management reporting
- Maintenance of Griffith University’s finance system architecture, including ledger elements, user security and compliance checks
- Coordination and completion of the University's annual asset stocktake process
- Ensuring team and Finance documentation and webpages are up-to-date and accessible
- Usage and maintenance of team Robotic Process Automation processes

**About you**
You are guideline and timeline driven and love paying attention to the details. You are comfortable collaborating with other team members and the broader Griffith community. As this role is pivotal in impacting the experience of staff members’ when working with the Finance team, you will have an ability to provide consistently professional and positive customer experiences.

You will possess:

- Finance related degree and preferably obtained or in the process of completing a recognised accountancy qualification; or equivalent substantial relevant experience
- Proven experience and working knowledge of finance systems in large organisations
- Analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to problem solve
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

**What we can offer**
This is a continuing, full time position and will be primarily based at either the Griffith University Nathan or Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $76,236 - $85,525 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,197 - $100,064 per annum.

**Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Flexible working options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

**_ Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position._**

**Additional Information