Assistant Accountant , Research

• Full time, continuing
• Position can be based at any Latrobe University campus
• HEO6– $82,125-$88,607 plus 17% superannuation 

About the position

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant - Research. The role will need to perform tasks include the co ordination and production of timely and accurate financial, taxation and management transaction, analysis and reporting, budgeting, general ledger account reconciliations; and core Finance system maintenance and integrity.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge, in technical or administrative fields, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum 2 years) working in an accounting position that required the development of forecasts, budgets and financial plans within a complex environment
• Proven written communication skills that enable clear and articulated presentation of information in a meaningful and useable form
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience to work in a flexible and collaborative manner
• Demonstrated capability to work independently on projects of a diverse nature, whileexercising initiative to complete competing work tasks within tight timeframes
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, 27/09/2022

Position Enquiries:  Andrea Ramirez Garcia via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD-Assistant Accountant, Research.docx

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter, including a paragraph outlining your suitability for the position based on information outlined in the PD; And
• An up to date resume; 

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.