AddressThe Role
To provide financial reporting support to the Controlled Entity operations of the University. The largest of these entities is MQ Health which includes Macquarie University Hospital, Imaging, Consultant Clinics and Mindspot. Other entities include U@MQ and MUSL.
Key accountabilities:
• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day tasks of Financial Analysts
• Act as 2ic for the Team Manager as required
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities for the relevant entities across the Group, including preparation and review of complex monthly journals (including: accruals, prepayments and allocations and balance sheet and other GL reconciliations)
• Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders on queries, processes, inputs/outputs
• Manage primary analysis presentations to stakeholders, including salary related costs and revenue
• Identify, design and implement process improvements in areas of responsibility
• Support the application of finance policies and procedures and internal controls over assigned responsibilities
• Review and approve recurring and standard journals prepared by Financial Analysts
• Support provision of data and information for external audits
• Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations
• Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification
• Coordinate, review and resolve inter-company transactions, prepare inter-company elimination trial balances and create inter- company reporting
• Preparation of Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) accruals, as part of supply chain accounting
• Strong understanding of the supply chain process & inventory and creating journals in line with accounting principles
• Work on reporting for prosthetics analysis and calculating appropriate accruals
• Work closely with Systems / IT to implement process improvement initiatives in Controlled Entities
About You
You will have strong Financial Accounting experience and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. The role will be suited to someone who pays attention to detail as has good communication and stakeholder management skills. You should enjoy working both autonomously and as part of a larger team, in order to achieve the organisational strategic goals. Experience co-ordinating and overseeing staff across the team would be preferable.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 58 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:
• Accounting Degree and Qualified or working towards CA / CPA
• Good understanding of Accounting principals and procedures
• Proficient in month end close processes
• Team player
• Experience in co-ordinating and overseeing staff across the team
• Good stakeholder management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work to high standards and meet strict deadlines
• Good Planning and Time Management Skills
• Experience in the health sector is desirable but not essential
* This position requires a criminal record check.
Role-specific Enquiries: Mashood Bajwa via *************@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries: Mashood Bajwa via *************@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: 17th July 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Equity & Diversity Statement
At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.
THE ROLE
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Applications Close:
17/07/2024 11:59 PMDiversity and Inclusion
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Flexible Work
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