Job No.: Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation) Position Financial Accountant Opportunity The Financial Accountant provides expert accounting services to the University and is pivotal in maintaining accurate general ledger and accounting integrity, overseeing critical month-end and year-end processes, delivering high-quality financial accounting advice, and assisting with statutory reporting. The role also plays a key part in engaging with audit and compliance matters. This position will be responsible for delivering the University’s core financial accounting functions, including oversight of month-end and year-end close-off processes and providing advanced financial analysis. You will assist in the preparation of highly complex consolidated financial statements, support audit compliance, and provide technical advice to inform strategic decision‑making. Your work will contribute to shaping financial policy and enhancing financial systems through process improvements and training. Collaboration is central to this role, requiring strong engagement with business units and functional areas to ensure consistency, integrity, and continuous improvement in financial practices. About You A degree in Finance or Accounting, along with a CPA/CA accreditation. Deep knowledge of statutory reporting, Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and financial audit processes. Deep experience in financial reporting in a large and complex organisation. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern financial systems. Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across the business. Diversity Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at Contact Enquiries: Nicole Cheng, Financial Accounting Manager, Applications Close: Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST #J-18808-Ljbffr