Accounting Officer - multiple opportunities!

Job No.: 663105

Location: 553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne and 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Permanent Opportunity | Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for training, development, and professional growth
• Benefits including on-site child care, gym, affordable parking, and generous leave options

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

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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Research and Revenue Accounting Services (R&R) provides financial services to researchers and project managers by supporting project costing and providing financial advice across the duration of projects. We also assist in managing grant and contract revenues.

If you are excited about being part of a world-class finance business partnering team, providing exceptional, professional service to some of the world’s leading researchers, are proactive and have a solution-focused attitude, then we would welcome your expression of interest.

The Opportunity

The Accounting Officer provides high-quality, operational research finance business partnering support for the team and clients. This includes performing a range of financial transactions, inputting financial forecasts, interpreting research contracts, preparation of financial reports, data maintenance and analysis and sustaining effective working relationships with stakeholders. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in an agile, fast-paced environment and able to triage a high volume of queries. The daily life of an Accounting Officer will look very different as you will be supporting different reporting deadlines, have ad-hoc financial tasks and ensure grant guidelines are adhered to through periodic compliance checks. This is a great entry role to learn more about the Higher Education sector and how research funding operates. 

In performing these tasks, the Accounting Officer plays an important role in enabling the team to deliver its range of specialist services to clients. This includes having analytical skills, using your initiative and completing your own research to find solutions. This role will have a degree of autonomy and need to have previous experience interpreting data and translating this to non-financial stakeholders.

We are seeking someone that is proactive in their work, can be dynamic and open to an evolving workplace.

Experience using SAP or a similar financial system and a working knowledge of GST as applied to a research and revenue accounting function are desirable.

Why work with us? 

The Monash University Precinct is the largest employment hub outside the Melbourne CBD and we offer:

• A wide range of guest speakers and events throughout the year
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid working model
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation
• Access to world-class facilities and resources including our extensive library database
• On-campus services, such as gyms, medical clinics, supermarkets, Postal services and restaurants

As a global top 50 University, working at Monash provides the opportunity to contribute to making a real impact to the wider community.

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus, we look forward to hearing from you.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly 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 .

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.

To apply, simply submit your CV along with a cover letter 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 '.

Enquiries

211 Wellington Rd - Mrs Parul Rathi, Accounting Services Manager, Research and Revenue Accounting Services, +61 3 9005 6929

553 St Kilda Rd - Mr Joe Faisal, Senior Finance Business Partner, Research Accounting Services, +61 3 9905 1220

Position Description

 Accounting Officer

Closing Date

Monday 25 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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