Management Accountant

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We are seeking an organised Management Accountant to deliver exceptional professional accounting services to the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant (SMA), the Management Accountant is responsible for the provision of professional project accounting advice and services to senior project leaders across client business units, to ensure effective and compliant cost management of project activity. The role delivers sound financial analysis, supporting commentary and advice to senior project leaders to inform financial planning, budgeting, forecasting for operational and/or grant funded projects.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide financial advice to project leaders to guide decision making around the development of effective strategies for compliant cost management and effective utilisation of grant funding.

• Support the SMA with the preparation of business cases that guide the selection, validation and prioritisation of client business strategies and plans.

• Manage the application of financial processes, governance frameworks, policy controls and risk management frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulatory requirements.

• Provide operational leadership to create a seamless interface between the advisory and transaction services streams, providing direction on complex financial policy and compliance matters to help improve the capability and performance of the team.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships acting as a trusted expert financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues or needs that require expertise, input and/or approval.

• Provide fiscal leadership to senior project leaders through the implementation of strategies, policies and plans that drive accountability, transparency, and financial performance on projects.

This is a full-time, continuing position.

At HEW level 7, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $96,649 - $105,244, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $113,080 - $123,136 annually.  As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.

• Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience

• Strong financial accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services.

• Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.

• Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.

• Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Toni Hammond. For application queries, please contact ******@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to ******@uq.edu.au.

Applications close Monday, 11 March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-35819).