Assistant Accountant, Finance

Description

Assistant Accountant, Finance  
Based at our Fremantle Campus      
Full-time, Continuing Opportunity      

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• Supportive Staff and work environment
• HEW Level 6 $86,396 to $91,439 pa + 13.75% superannuation (Pro rata)

   
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY      
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.      
       
ABOUT THE OFFICE      
The Finance Office plays an integral role in the success of the University ensuring responsible stewardship through financial performance and strategic procurement, with a view to financial sustainability and growth.
The Finance Office implements an operating model that enables a greater level of engagement across the University supporting the identification and prioritisation of initiatives that deliver operational efficiencies, and provide reporting solutions that inform decision-making.
   
ABOUT THE ROLE      
Reporting into the Manager, Financial Reporting, this position will operate under broad direction, supporting the maintenance, integrity, accuracy and timely advice and reporting of financial accounting, statutory compliance, treasury and internal controls.
   
Key Responsibilities 
 

• Support the audit and year-end processes including preparation of financial statements to deliver exceptional reporting and financial outcomes for the University.
• Complete and document research into identified financial and taxation implications, and analyse alternative courses of action.
• Provide analysis and explanation of tax or accounting implications of University initiatives and transactions to the business.
• Support the monitoring of compliance with the internal financial control systems.
• Ensure cash forecasting models are accurate to support cash flow, investment and borrowing requirements to maximise financial benefit.
• Assist in the insurance management process, including annual policy renewals.
• Ensure correct accounting and reporting for capital assets.
• Support the Business Partnering Team’s month-end financial accounting processes and timetables.
• Assist with the review and implementation of all financial accounting, insurance, treasury and tax Policies, guidelines and procedures for improvement and appropriateness.

Qualifications, skills & experience      
 

• Relevant tertiary qualification, with a CA/CPA level qualification (or progress towards) desired, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar role in a complex organisation, preferably within the higher education sector.
• Sound knowledge of AASB and IFRS or tax (GST, FBT and Payroll tax legislation) with ability to interpret and operate within University policies and guidelines whilst ensuring that accounting principles and standards governed by AASB and code of ethics governed by Professional Accounting Bodies are adhered to.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and large ERP systems.
• High-level accountancy, numeracy & reconciliation skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with figures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse information and compile financial reports.
• Proven ability to problem solve and find innovative solutions to enhance processes and systems to improve financial performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven experience building collaborative and trusted relationships and the ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

BENEFITS 

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

    
CONTACT US      
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to enable us to assess your suitability for the role.   
   
Applications close: 8 May 2024   
      
HOW TO APPLY      
For further information on how to apply, please visit: www.notredame.edu.au/about/employment/how-to-apply      
Please direct your queries regarding this role Tripti Shukla, Tripti.shukla@nd.edu.au   
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.  
    
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.