"Financial Operations Accountant"

Position Details

• Continuing Position | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $113,677 - $125,848 p.a. + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

As a pivotal role in managing core financial processes for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), this position offers the chance to deliver real impact by guiding the AP and AR teams with expert leadership and spearheading continuous improvements that enhance and streamline operations.

While the position encompasses leading and executing core financial operations to ensure accurate, timely and compliant management and the operational oversight and coordination of financial systems for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, the focus will initially be on Payables.

Some of the key position responsibilities include:

• Processing of core financial functions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Financial Operations and Supplier Management
• Compliance, Internal Controls and Reporting
• Training, Advice & Continuous Improvement

Please view the Position Description for a more comprehensive list of the Key Position Responsibilities.

About You

A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements and leverage automation tools to drive efficiency is the key to success in this role, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring you can effectively engage with staff involved in finance function activities across the University.

You are a gifted “people leader” who will provide leadership, guidance and supervision to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Officers, ensuring effective workload distribution, timely processing and resolution of stakeholder queries.

To be successful in this position, you will also demonstrate:

• Relevant professional qualifications, eg CPA, CA (or equivalent).
• Strong transactional accounting skills, with demonstrated experience in managing accounts payable and receivable processes accurately and efficiently
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex work environment
• Broad knowledge and understanding of risk management and internal controls
• Proficiency using TechnologyOne Financial software (highly desirable).

About Finance and Procurement Services

Finance and Procurement Services assist the University to achieve its goals by providing quality leadership, information, and financial services.

The Finance and Procurement Services team undertakes monthly financial management reporting and forecasting, annual budgets and monitoring performance against these budgets, all regulatory financial reporting, monthly compliance, procurement contracting and functional areas of paying suppliers, receipting revenue and annual financial statements.  While this role is based at Bedford Park, we have team members located across all of Flinders sites.

Why Join Flinders University

• Be Part of a Prestigious Institution: Join a respected university committed to innovation and excellence.
• Create Impact: This senior position gives you the chance to shape key financial processes and leave your mark.
• Career Growth: Access opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.
• Make a Difference: If you're passionate about driving change, this role lets you have a meaningful impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with talented colleagues in a dynamic environment.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being and career advancement.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter elaborating on your suitability to this position.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Phillip Reichelt.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 21 Jan 2026