Senior Financial Accountant

The Opportunity

At Monash University, the Senior Financial Accountant plays a vital role in delivering expert accounting advice and services that support the University's Corporate Finance Division's finance strategy and practice. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, and insightful financial analysis to guide key decisions. Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, the Senior Financial Accountant contributes to the effective implementation of strategic financial initiatives and strengthens the University's overall financial capability.

This position will be responsible for leading complex financial management activities that are aligned to the University's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include managing monthly , quarterly and annual reporting cycles, overseeing the development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with the latest accounting standards and legislative requirements. The role also involves conducting in-depth financial analysis and modelling to support business decision-making and improve operating performance. With a focus on continuous improvement, the Senior Financial Accountant will maintain financial controls, detailed reconciliations, manage projects that enhance financial processes and practices, while also leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver service excellence and technical expertise.

To be successful in this role you will have professional accounting qualifications with CA/CPA accreditation, and significant experience in a complex, large-scale organisation. Your advanced financial and people management skills will be complemented by a deep understanding of statutory reporting, financial control, and system improvement. Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with the capability to lead high-performing teams and communicate effectively across all levels. Your knowledge of integrated finance systems as well as other business intelligence tools ,and ability to manage competing priorities will ensure your success in this critical role.

About Monash University

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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

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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: Nicole Cheng, Financial Accounting Manager,

Position Description: Senior Financial Accountant

Applications Close: Friday 5 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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