Address- Flexible location
- Full-time and Fixed term until February 2025
- HEW 8 $109,837 - $125,755 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
The Job
The Management Accountant delivers the annual budget and forecast submissions, staff management plans, monthly reporting, reconciliations, analysis and interpretation of variances, completion of financial reports and provides advice on forecast and budget management.
The position undertakes financial planning and analysis for the designated area, primarily the development of the annual budget and forecasts along with the completion of required financial statements, tables and supporting summaries for review by the Portfolio or Faculty leadership team for presentation to the CFO.
As a Management Accountant, you will:
- Actively participate and contribute to the successful delivery of tailored finance business services including analysis, reporting and advice. Embrace and uphold the customer engagement model ensuring excellent customer service and close engagement to deliver high quality financial support and services.
- Monitor, interpret and report on financial performance within the areas of responsibilities (including monthly reports, staff management plan, identifying and analysing variances as well as the provision of recommendations to improve financial performance) for review and consideration by the Senior Manager FP&A and Senior Finance Partner.
- Provide a quality client service to identified areas through ensuring that all financial transactions are administered accurately, promptly and fully reconciled.
- Utilise available finance expertise from within the specialised finance service offerings of the CFO Portfolio to deliver sound, pragmatic and executable financial and commercial recommendations and solutions.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Post graduate qualifications, or progress towards, in accounting, finance or other similar discipline and extensive relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant accounting experience and/or education
- Certified Practising Accountant / Chartered Accountant (or studying towards completion)
- Previous experience at a senior administrative level in financial administration and related activities, preferably in a university, or other large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures
- Relevant experience in the preparation and monitoring of complex budgets and performance reports
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Marielle Felix (Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis) at *******@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Management Accountant (558704).pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 7th July.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
