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Management Accountant

Job No.: 678468

Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The role of a Management Accountant is in the Central Portfolios Finance Business Partnering team of Financial Resources Management. The Central Portfolios Finance Business Partnering team has responsibility for providing a range of quality financial management services, including business partnering, budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting for allocated areas as determined by business need.

This role will undertake a range of management accounting tasks, including assisting clients to achieve their business objectives through the provision of tailored, business focussed financial services and expert, informed guidance and advice.

Additionally, the Management Accountant will contribute to continual improvement initiatives, projects and process reviews in order to enhance the offerings and delivery of service to key stakeholders and user groups.

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will have: 

  • Knowledge, experience and expertise in providing quality finance, accounting and budgetary services with a focus on excellence in customer service.
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in developing, preparing and monitoring complex budgets, forecasting and income/expenditure management
  • High-level analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify evolving trends/issues
  • Highly-developed financial business partnering capabilities, including exceptional communication skills and the ability to interact with and gain commitment from a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Proficiency in using financial accounting software, advance level of using Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Power BI and Power query as well as Excel modelling, utilisation of web technology and experience in the use of computer-based records systems/databases
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance or business with significant relevant experience and skills in management and current membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Australia. 

About Monash University

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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Send us a copy of your latest CV along with a cover letter (max 2 pages) that addresses your suitability for the role. A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria is not required. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. 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 at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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.Harshi Jayawardane, Senior Finance Business Partner, +61 3 9902 9267

Position Description: Management Accountant

Applications Close: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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