Accounting Officer

2 weeks ago

St Kilda Road, Australia Monash University Full time

**The Opportunity**

Monash University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Officer to join our Research and Revenue team. This role is critical in supporting research operations by delivering expert financial services, maintaining accurate data, and building effective working relationships with academic and professional staff.

This position will be responsible for preparing and analysing complex financial reports, meeting regularly with clients to ensure understanding of financial conditions and grant requirements, and assisting with the formulation of research budgets. You will also organise financial acquittals for external funding bodies, respond to complex financial inquiries, and provide expert financial guidance. In addition, you’ll support contractual milestone tracking, perform detailed data analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will have exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to diverse stakeholders. You’ll demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic. Your organisational skills will ensure you manage multiple priorities effectively, while your computer literacy and experience with financial systems, especially SAP, will support your technical performance. A sound understanding of GST in a research accounting context is also highly desirable.

**About Monash University**

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

**Be part of our story. Work with us to**#ChangeIt**.**

**Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.** We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

**To Apply**

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

**Enquiries**: Joe Faisal, Group Manager, Research and Revenue Accounting Services, +61 3 9905 1220

**Position Description**: Accounting Officer

**Applications Close**: Monday 18 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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