Manager, Financial Accounting (Asset Accounting)
The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) Callaghan, NSW 2308
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Callaghan, NSW 2308
Salary
- Salary range for this opportunity: $112,112 – $130,798 + 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
- Coordinate asset valuation activities, developing effective relationships with stakeholders across the University.
- Provide support for any finance system upgrades and implementation.
- In collaboration with the broader finance team, prepare the capital elements to support the Long-Term Financial Plan, Annual Budget, and Periodic Forecasts.
- Provide expert technical knowledge in relation to the application of Australian Accounting Standards, and best practice approaches to accounting for assets.
- Deliver month-end and year-end close procedures, including statutory reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting, accounting and general ledger practices.
- Be involved with a range of interesting projects as a subject matter expert.
Requirements
- Hold post-graduate qualifications in accounting (CAANZ or CPA) or equivalent experience.
- Have a strong background in financial accounting.
- Have the ability to lead a small team, building their capability and delivering exceptional outcomes.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to develop effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Be a strategic thinker who can provide clear advice and insight within a complex organisation.
- Have the ability to streamline processes to optimise asset management.
Benefits
- Generous personal, annual and parental leave, annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements Flexible Work Policy.
- Structured wellbeing and career development programs.
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
Notes
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
- Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
Dates
- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024
Location
- Footscray Park, Australia
Salary
- $124,066 to $129,080 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Preparing the University’s and its subsidiary’s Annual Financial Statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and university policies.
- Reviewing and updating policies to ensure compliance, managing year-end audits, and coordinating Australian Government Financial Assistance acquittals.
- Overseeing fixed asset assessments, maintaining the fixed asset register, and ensuring accurate recording.
- Leading the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring compliance with timetables and internal controls, and maintaining ledger integrity.
- Ensuring payroll accounting practices and reporting comply with university standards.
- Monitoring changes in accounting standards, assist with policy updates, and driving improvements in financial processes and systems.
Requirements
- Be a qualified CPA or CA member or equivalent experience working within a Finance function with a sound understanding of accounting practices.
- Strong ability in leading financial year-end processes, preparing statutory reports, and managing financial audits and compliance within a large, complex organization.
- Proven expertise in developing risk management plans, implementing financial reporting frameworks, and handling Fixed Asset Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Payroll Compliance.
- Have strong capability to challenge existing processes constructively, excellent verbal, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills, and effective negotiation abilities.
- Thrive both independently and collaboratively within diverse, multi-functional teams, proving your versatility and leadership.
Benefits
- Family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff can succeed.
- A range of benefits and leave that aim to enhance and support your work and personal life.
Notes
- Evidence of valid National Police Check, conducted within the last 6 months, is required for this role.
- Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered and no applications will be accepted if submitted through email.
- This role is being managed by Victoria University and will not respond to enquiries or accept unsolicited resumes/applications/candidate profiles from Recruitment Agencies/Search Firms.
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Location
- Adelaide, South Australia, 5005 Australia
Salary
- HEO8 $110,291 - $123,734 salary per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality management accounting services to the University of Adelaide.
- Budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, financial & management reporting, transaction processing, financial systems administration.
- Implement an effective financial control framework and monitor compliance with university financial policies.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in delivering management accounting services within a large complex organisation.
- Extensive experience in planning and conducting complex financial modelling and analysis.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of financial legislation, regulations and accrual accounting principles.
- Experience communicating effectively with key stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple high-level functions with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.
- CPA or CA qualified or working towards, plus extensive relevant experience.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- High-quality professional development programs
- On-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Notes
- The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Treasury & Investments Analyst
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Sep-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Salary
- Level 7 $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Manage the University’s cash flow forecast model to assess daily/monthly cashflow needs and ensure compliance with Finance Policy, including reviewing and analysing input data sourced from various teams and scenario modelling to contribute to management decisions.
- Accurately record Treasury and Investment transactions in the Treasury Management System (TMS)
- Complete the month end and year end accounting process and ensure the accuracy of information recorded in the General Ledger
- Maintain records of approved foreign exchange transactions, including liaising directly with stakeholders relating to foreign exchange exposures
- Prepare and maintain daily and monthly cash position reports to senior management, accurately reflecting the cash, debt and investments held by UNSW Group
- Develop and coordinate solutions for the accounting of treasury and investment transactions, including complex investment structures
- Develop proposals or recommendations that coordinate the interests of separate work units or contributors and share some accountability for the decisions taken.
- Assist the Treasury & Investments Manager in implementing the investment decisions of the UNSW Finance Investment Sub-Committee
- Administer the settlement of treasury transactions via the banking portal and manage the back-office function providing the University’s settlement instructions to the investment custodian.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in a complex treasury or related finance function of a large complex organisation or financial institution, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience
- Demonstrated experience in technical accounting including knowledge of transactions involving financial instruments and foreign currency, investments and cash management
- Demonstrated success in analysing and resolving complex financial matters including cash flow forecasting
- Proven ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts to non‐financial professionals orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including a treasury management system and a financial information services system.
Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
- Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
- Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Management Accountant
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, with consideration to working from either Herston or Dutton Park campuses
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 04-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus, with consideration to working from either Herston or Dutton Park campuses
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Provide financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Help them make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilization of grant funding.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships and act as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval.
- Apply financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations.
- Facilitate seamless communication between the HMBS finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offer expertise on financial policy matters and enhance team performance.
Requirements
- Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience
- Strong financial accounting, forecasting and analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services.
- Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.
- Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).
- Previous experience in grant financial management and/or research budget administration is desirable.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- From January 1, 2025, HMBS will merge the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences with the Faculty of Medicine, creating a unified force for health research and education at UQ.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
- UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
- Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
- The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Dates
- Opening Date: 25-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus, Australia
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Responsibilities
- Manage the development, alignment and execution of financial and related business strategies, client service plans and annual budgets to meet the financial management and reporting needs of client business units.
- Participate in financial planning and review sessions and forums with the client executive leadership team to maintain a deep understanding of current issues, emerging trends and future client requirements.
- Lead budgetary control activities for client business units, including expenditure and variation analysis, and provide advice to clients on control mechanisms that drive fiscal accountability, transparency, and financial performance for the client portfolio.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships acting as a trusted expert financial advisor, whilst ensuring full compliance with University and external regulatory and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, or progress towards, with considerable experience in accounting, management and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive professional experience.
- Excellent financial management, accounting, and analysis skills, with experience applying financial policy, compliance, and risk frameworks.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.
- Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Associate Director, Financial Operations
University of the Sunshine Coast 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 20-Oct-2024
Location
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Salary
- $163,036 - $195,642, inclusive of 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Lead and shape diverse financial operations and compliance functions, ensuring they align seamlessly with UniSC's strategic goals.
- Oversee key financial processes, including audited financial statements, taxation, treasury, asset accounting, and essential operational areas like accounts receivable, payable, travel, and insurance.
- Optimise and manage finance systems, while maintaining strong financial policies and procedures that support the university’s financial health.
- Drive continuous improvement, embracing emerging trends, innovative practices, and new technologies to enhance financial operations.
Requirements
- Extensive senior leadership experience in financial operations and systems support within complex organisations, navigating robust governance structures and administrative processes.
- Expertise in interpreting and applying legislative requirements and accounting standards, with experience preparing statutory reports and collaborating with external auditors.
- Proven ability to develop financial policies and procedures, resolving complex issues within challenging environments.
- Skilled in leveraging contemporary technology and data analytics to streamline processes and enhance decision making.
- Strong people management skills, adept at establishing workflows, and fostering individual and team growth through performance development.
- Innovative thinker with a track record of leading continuous improvement and problem solving initiatives.
- Experienced in designing and implementing new policies, processes, and business systems that boost efficiency and align with organisational objectives.
- Highly proficient in financial software and technologies that drive insightful financial solutions.
- Exceptional communicator, able to craft clear, concise documentation and engage effectively with stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners.
Benefits
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
Notes
- 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.
- Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 20 October 2024.
- Your completed application must include a resume, cover letter and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.
Dates
- Thursday 20 June 2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include budgeting, planning, modelling, forecasting, analysis, reporting and performance monitoring for allocated areas. Working with a team of service-oriented finance staff, you will provide tailored financial services designed to improve financial capability, address financial management issues and support the achievement of the business' goals.
Requirements
- A relevant qualification in business or accounting, with current CA/CPA accreditation and extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience and capabilities in financial management, budget development and reporting, systems improvement, project costing, quality control, financial analysis and monitoring with a focus on excellence in customer service
- Proven ability to apply accounting standards and financial policies in a complex organisation
- Excellent analytical, numerical, research and problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team
- Excellent stakeholder management, business partnering and influencing skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunities for training, development, and professional growth
- Benefits including on-site child care, gym, affordable parking, and generous leave options
Notes
- Job No.: 665657
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
- Supporting a diverse workforce
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 04-Oct-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi
Salary
- Competitive salary package and allowances
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the full range of revenues and receivable function including tuition fee invoicing, revenues allocation, deferred revenue and outstanding balances, bad debts.
- Ensure a high quality of compliance in invoicing process accordance to local tax laws and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a culture of integrity, continuous improvement and high performance through daily activities with a focus on increasing process efficiency.
- Build and develop strong networks and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders both in country and with RMIT Melbourne.
- Lead and deliver invoicing process training program for account receivable team members as well as non-finance staff.
- Accountable for invoicing processes for the whole university, ensuring it is accurate, in full, and timely in accordance with the Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), tax laws, and University policies and procedures.
- Lead invoice adjustment process to ensure the RMIT customers are invoiced correctly and in a timely manner with proper supporting document for tax compliance purpose.
- Manage and ensure the consistency between Student Academic Management System (SAMS), ERP (Workday) and invoice issue software (TS24).
- Lead and manage monthly revenue allocation processes in WD to ensure the university revenue is recorded accurately, in full, and in a timely manner according to both VAS and Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB).
- Accountable for revenue recognition and allocation of tuition, research revenue, and other revenue/ income from respective deferred revenue accounts.
- Lead and accountable for the revenue accrual process for un-invoicing transactions.
- Responsible for bad debt provision.
- Lead the account receivable (AR) management and bad debt write off process.
- Provide management with executive analysis of account receivable position and provide strategic recommendations to ensure robust control and compliance on account receivable function.
- Act as subject matter expert in reconciliation report between ERP versus Invoice issuance software as well as reconciliation between revenues/ Value added tax invoicing versus corporate income tax / Value added tax report.
- Accountable for Account receivables report, revenue allocation and bad debt analysis.
- Responsible for reconciliation on internal reconciliation platform (Blackline) to ensure all AR accounts are well reconciled.
- Manage intercompany report related to revenue and account receivable and coordinate with counter staff from related parties with the primary goal of well reconciled intercompany balance.
- Key member to represent account receivable team to provide relevant information and reports to both Vietnam auditor and Australia auditor for year-end audit and tax audit.
- Identify areas of improvement and make recommendations in invoicing process and system application to drive implementation and enhance internal control and services.
Requirements
- Good background and working knowledge in accounting environment in a medium to large multi-national organisation (at least 3 years’ experience in similar position).
- Demonstrated experience in using and applying accounting principles and standards, tax laws and regulations and internal control; Comprehensive knowledge of current tax regulation (Value Added Tax, Personal Income Tax, Foreign contractor tax and Corporate Income Tax).
- Ability to work independently and within a team with a flexible approach to the work environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise completing demands.
- Commit to a high-quality customer service approach within the workplace.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external clients, in order to identify and solve problems causing non-compliance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using accounting software such as Workday system and/or standard Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word.
- Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework.
- English Proficiency: Minimum requirement is IELTS General with a score of at least 6.0 (or equivalent).
Benefits
- Generous annual leave, carer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays).
- Private health insurance and wellness programs.
- Professional development and career advancement.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- A vibrant and diverse campus life.
Notes
- RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer to Work For in Asia.
Dates
- Opening Date: 19-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 04-Oct-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi
Salary
- Competitive salary package and allowances
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the full range of revenues and receivable function including tuition fee invoicing, revenues allocation, deferred revenue and outstanding balances, bad debts.
- Ensure a high quality of compliance in invoicing process accordance to local tax laws and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a culture of integrity, continuous improvement and high performance through daily activities with a focus on increasing process efficiency.
- Build and develop strong networks and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders both in country and with RMIT Melbourne.
- Lead and deliver invoicing process training program for account receivable team members as well as non-finance staff.
- Accountable for invoicing processes for the whole university, ensuring it is accurate, in full, and timely in accordance with the Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), tax laws, and University policies and procedures.
- Lead invoice adjustment process to ensure the RMIT customers are invoiced correctly and in a timely manner with proper supporting document for tax compliance purpose.
- Manage and ensure the consistency between Student Academic Management System (SAMS), ERP (Workday) and invoice issue software (TS24).
- Lead and manage monthly revenue allocation processes in WD to ensure the university revenue is recorded accurately, in full, and in a timely manner according to both VAS and Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB).
- Accountable for revenue recognition and allocation of tuition, research revenue, and other revenue/ income from respective deferred revenue accounts.
- Lead and accountable for the revenue accrual process for un-invoicing transactions.
- Responsible for bad debt provision.
- Lead the account receivable (AR) management and bad debt write off process.
- Provide management with executive analysis of account receivable position and provide strategic recommendations to ensure robust control and compliance on account receivable function.
- Act as subject matter expert in reconciliation report between ERP versus Invoice issuance software as well as reconciliation between revenues/ Value added tax invoicing versus corporate income tax / Value added tax report.
- Accountable for Account receivables report, revenue allocation and bad debt analysis.
- Responsible for reconciliation on internal reconciliation platform (Blackline) to ensure all AR accounts are well reconciled.
- Manage intercompany report related to revenue and account receivable and coordinate with counter staff from related parties with the primary goal of well reconciled intercompany balance.
- Key member to represent account receivable team to provide relevant information and reports to both Vietnam auditor and Australia auditor for year-end audit and tax audit.
Requirements
- Good background and working knowledge in accounting environment in a medium to large multi-national organisation (at least 3 years’ experience in similar position).
- Demonstrated experience in using and applying accounting principles and standards, tax laws and regulations and internal control; Comprehensive knowledge of current tax regulation (Value Added Tax, Personal Income Tax, Foreign contractor tax and Corporate Income Tax).
- Ability to work independently and within a team with a flexible approach to the work environment. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise completing demands.
- Commit to a high-quality customer service approach within the workplace.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external clients, in order to identify and solve problems causing non-compliance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using accounting software such as Workday system and/or standard Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word.
- Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework.
- English Proficiency: Minimum requirement is IELTS General with a score of at least 6.0 (or equivalent).
Benefits
- Generous annual leave, carer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays).
- Private health insurance and wellness programs.
- Professional development and career advancement.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- A vibrant and diverse campus life.
Notes
- RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer to Work For in Asia.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Caulfield campus
Salary
- $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Assist with a range of quality financial management services.
- Oversee budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide tailored financial services designed to improve financial capability.
- Implement and maintain financial controls.
- Address financial management issues and support the achievement of the business' goals.
Requirements
- A relevant post-graduate qualification or progress towards post-graduate qualifications with current CA/CPA accreditation.
- Demonstrated staff management and development experience.
- Demonstrated capabilities in strategic budget & forecast development and reporting, process improvement, contract management, project costing, quality control, financial analysis and monitoring, within a complex environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, business partnering and influencing skills.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, research and problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team.
- Proven ability to apply accounting standards and financial policies in a complex organisation.
- Experience in using ERP and business intelligence tools such as Power BI will be highly regarded.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Support for parents and personal commitments.
Notes
- Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
- Enquiries: Ms Maithili Parthasarathy, Reporting and Analysis Manager, +61 3 9905 9053.