Senior Management Accountant

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.

Finance undertakes this role through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement.

In undertaking this role, Finance operates support across the University, from advising the Vice-Chancellery, Executive and Senior leadership team on strategy and performance to supporting staff and students in their purchases and travel arrangements.

About the opportunity

• You will provide support to Budget Holders with all aspects of University financial performance management process, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and providing guidance and quality advice on all financial performance management activities advisory services on broad financial management processes and issues.
• Be responsible for supporting activities associated with continuous improvement, such as the ongoing development of the University key financial reports and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of performance measures, preparation of detailed analysis and commentaries to support budget development and strategic planning and decision making.

About you

• A degree or other tertiary qualification with substantial experience in financial management.
• Full professional member of a recognised Australian or International equivalent accounting body.
• Highly developed analytical skills with a proven record of planning, preparation and implementation of financial process documentation related to financial management procedures.
• Proven record of successful interaction and providing specialist written and verbal advice to customers and senior management on financial management reporting.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Grace Goyne at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday the 12^th of January 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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