Assistant Accountant (HEO 5)

• Based in Corporate Finance at 101 Currie Street
• Full-time (1.0FTE), fixed term contract until 5 November 2024
• Commencement Salary: $76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role  

As a member of the Financial Reporting Team within Corporate Finance and reporting to the Manager: Financial Reporting and Compliance, you are responsible for supporting the recording of accurate financial accounting information for monthly, and annual reporting including transaction processes relating to assets, taxes, subsidiaries, and general accounting requirements. Monthly reconciliation and reporting, also falls within your remit in addition to providing assistance to the Corporate Finance team on various projects.  

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. 

The Finance Unit is the central business unit which provides financial services to the University and is part of the Resources Portfolio led by the Chief Operating Officer. 

The Finance Unit is committed to implementing effective financial and commercial practices to support the University’s needs. The University’s model of financial service delivery is an integrated service delivery model with business partners that support the University in a competitive and rapidly evolving global environment. 

Core Responsibilities  

• Maintenance of the asset register to ensure the overall integrity of asset related financial information for management and reporting purposes, working with staff across the University 
• Manage the fixed assets stocktake process for the University and ensuring any adjustments are reflected in the asset register, working with various staff across the University 
• Preparation and processing of transactions in relation to the University’s subsidiaries and joint venture arrangements 
• Preparation and processing of transactions in relation to the University’s royalty based contracts 
• Undertake analysis and compliance requirements such as FBT and GST including the completion of the BAS, with direction from Commercial Support and primarily the Tax Accountant 

• Tertiary qualifications or commencement towards, in a finance related discipline, and relevant accounting knowledge gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation   
• Demonstrated attention to detail, including the ability to identify reconciliation differences and the appropriate course of action to resolve any issues (including follow up to ensure corrective action takes place) 
• Demonstrated experience working in a complex and pressured environment, independently and as an effective team member, contributing to a number of concurrent activities requiring prioritising to meet tight deadlines and sustain quality outcomes 
• Knowledge of financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles and practices including experience in quality assurance in all aspects of financial and management reporting 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Access to great personal development opportunities  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• Employee assistance and development programs  
• Staff study support  
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number  5865.  

Applications close: 11:30pm Tuesday 27 February 2024 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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