Financial Accounting Manager
Job No.: 682927
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (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
Monash University is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Accounting Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering world-class financial reporting across Monash’s large, complex and globally diverse set of operations and entity structures. This pivotal role is responsible for the integrity of financial processes and systems, providing expert technical advice and managing consolidated financial reporting for the University and its controlled entities, while ensuring full compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
This position will be responsible for managing the delivery of the group’s key financial accounting functions. This includes leading the month-end and year-end close process, managing the preparation of complex consolidated financial statements, and managing the financial audit process. You will also provide expert technical accounting advice and recommendations, ensure the accuracy and integrity of the SAP General Ledger, and maintain robust financial accounting policies and procedures. In addition, you will manage and develop a motivated team of finance professionals and collaborate across a broad stakeholder group to drive reporting excellence and continuous improvement across the University's financial ecosystem.
To be successful in this role, you will have postgraduate qualifications in accounting or business with current CA/CPA accreditation, alongside deep experience in financial reporting, audit management, and the application of Australian Accounting Standards. Your strong leadership skills will be complemented by exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts. Proven experience working with integrated financial systems and advanced Excel, Power Bi skills are vital, along with a passion for process improvement and implementation of efficiencies to maximize delivery of information..
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
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.
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 background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Natalia Hawkins, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Corporate Finance, +61 3990 52894
Position Description: Financial Accounting Manager
Applications Close: Tuesday 19 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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