Senior Financial Accountant

5 days ago

Maribyrnong, Australia Victoria University Full time
About the Role

The Senior Financial Accountant will play a critical role in the University's Finance Services department, led by the Chief Financial Officer. This position will be responsible for managing the University's financial accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance: Prepare the University's and its subsidiary's Annual Financial Statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and university policies.
  • Financial Systems and Controls: Review and update policies to ensure compliance, manage year-end audits, and coordinate Australian Government Financial Assistance acquittals.
  • Fixed Asset Management: Oversee fixed asset assessments, maintain the fixed asset register, and ensure accurate recording.
  • General Ledger Management: Lead the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring compliance with timetables and internal controls, and maintaining ledger integrity.
  • Payroll Accounting: Ensure payroll accounting practices and reporting comply with university standards.
  • Accounting Standards and Policy: Monitor changes in accounting standards, assist with policy updates, and drive improvements in financial processes and systems.
Requirements
  • Qualifications and Experience: Be a qualified CPA or CA member or equivalent experience working within a Finance function with a sound understanding of accounting practices.
  • Leadership and Collaboration: Strong ability in leading financial year-end processes, preparing statutory reports, and managing financial audits and compliance within a large, complex organization.
  • Technical Expertise: Proven expertise in developing risk management plans, implementing financial reporting frameworks, and handling Fixed Asset Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Payroll Compliance.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Have strong capability to challenge existing processes constructively, excellent verbal, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills, and effective negotiation abilities.
  • Leadership and Versatility: Thrive both independently and collaboratively within diverse, multi-functional teams, proving your versatility and leadership.
About Victoria University

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We encourage applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.

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