Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

Job No.: 683983

Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

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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 Group Accounting teams 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, in particular focussed on revenue accounting. 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 accreditationSignificant financial reporting experience gained in a combination of Big 4 / professional services and a complex, large-scale organisation. Current knowledge of accounting standards, particularly in the area of revenue recognition (e.g., AASB 15), and ability to apply these in a complex financial operating environment.Advanced financial and people management skills complemented by a deep understanding of statutory reporting, financial control, and system improvement. Demonstrated strong analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate and build consensus at all levels and including those with varying levels of financial literacy. Experience working with large integrated commercial finance systems and reporting software along with excellent computer literacy skills such as Microsoft Excel.

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.

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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: Tuesday 11 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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