Senior Accountant – Financial Operations

• Financial Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast campus, Sippy Downs.
• Level 8, $108,099 – $122,426 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years

The Opportunity

Join our team and provide essential support to the University community across all strategic and operational financial and procurement matters. Our department is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, aiming to boost productivity while upholding governance and accountability standards. We actively contribute to the University's long-term viability by strategically developing finance-related plans and overseeing major projects. Within Financial Services, we prioritise cultivating an action-oriented, success-driven culture. If you're ready to be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation, apply now!

For more information, please visit us online Financial Services

You will

• assume responsibility for leading, managing and coordinating all facets of Financial Operations, comprising Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Taxation & Travel functions and leading these teams to ensure goals and objectives are achieved;
• develop and enforce financial management policies across the organisation and support each team and the University to implement process improvements and best practice processes; and
• involvement in the development and preparation of the University’s annual financial statements in accordance with the Federal Financial Reporting Guidelines, the State Financial Administration and Audit Act and relevant accounting standards and guidelines.

About you:

You will be an experienced Accountant with proven results working within a medium to large sized organisation.  With effective verbal and written communication skills, you'll excel at explaining administrative requirements and processes clearly, as well as preparing clear and concise written materials. Your commitment to providing quality client service, coupled with your relationship-building capabilities, will be evident in your ability to influence, negotiate, and interact effectively to address the diverse needs of the University community.

To be successful you will possess

• Completion of a relevant degree with at least four years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience;
• A detailed knowledge of operations, systems and financial compliance requirements in a higher education environment with a particular emphasis on legislation & taxation issues that impact a statutory body;
• Experience in all aspects of computerised financial and accounting administration in a medium to large sized organisation;
• Experience with accounting standards, statements of accounting concepts, audit requirements, financial control, taxation, reporting and funding, particularly in a higher education environment;
• Experience in the development and implementation of new financial policies and practices, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to reengineer business processes that are easily managed and sustained;
• Detailed knowledge and extensive management, team leader and coaching experience across Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions or financial services in a large organisation, including the ability contribute to the review and application of these functions; and
• Advanced application knowledge, skills and highly developed computer literacy including the ability to use databases, TechnologyOne, electronic diaries and Microsoft applications such as Sharepoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, the internet.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in the higher education sector and knowledge of sector issues that may impact the strategic directions of the University.
• CPA qualified member of CPA Australia (or equivalent).
• Previous experience with University enterprise systems particularly:
  • Finance – Technology One CiA.
  • Receipting – Xetta (Unilink / Onestop).
  • Business analytics and report writing tools.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  Senior Accountant.pdf

All applications must be lodged through our website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 15 March 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Mrs Frances Marshall

Associate Director, Finance Compliance and Operations

Telephone: +61 7 5430 1164 Email: ********@usc.edu.au

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