Medical Research Institutes Management Accountant

Job no: 0048158
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time (1 FTE)
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: UOM 6 - $89,182 - $96,536 p.a (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About

www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au  

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences has an enviable research record and is the University of Melbourne’s largest faculty in terms of management of financial resources, employment of academic and professional staff, teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate (including research higher degree) students and the conduct of basic and applied research. The Faculty’s annual revenue is $628m with approximately 55% of this income related to research activities.

About the Role
The Medical Research Institutes (MRI) Management Accountant provides high-quality, expert accounting guidance, advice and support to the leadership teams of a number of medical research institutes, both internal and external.  Accounting covers the full spectrum of strategic, operational, research and philanthropic funding types.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyse data, both financial and operational, as the basis for preparation of ad hoc and planned reports to support decision making and the development of business cases
• Track trends and provide forecasts on both operational and financial metrics affecting the school resources
• Lead and manage compliance reviews as required to ensure accurate and timely reporting is provided
• Provide expert advice, and support to stakeholders on budget planning, preparation of budget input and supporting schedules, operation of budget models (such as salary templates) and problem solving complex issues that may arise

About You

A mix of strong technical skills, interpersonal skills and business knowledge are needed in this multi-dimensional role. You will have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in Research Institutes, schools of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (FMDHS) and the broader faculty.

You will have:

• A degree with 3 to 4 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training and working toward or completed professional body recognition. (eg: CA or CPA)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present information clearly and to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to apply initiative, judgement and problem solving skills and to integrate multiple perspectives and competing pressures
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a broader team.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

Position Description