"Senior Assistant Financial Accountant (Payment Quality & Compliance)"

Continuing Position | Full-Time

Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role

In this newly created role, you will undertake audit and compliance projects and activities to ensure that critical finance management internal controls are working effectively along with the integrity of transactions, including but not limited to accounts payable.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, Audit and Compliance, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and monitoring reconciliations of key accounts to ensure timely completion
• Performing assurance projects and audits, including, but not limited to; invoice management, vendor management, payment processing, month and year end closing
• Undertaking process improvement projects using risk management and compliance frameworks
• Developing and undertaking training and implementation of initiatives across the University

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

About You

With tertiary qualifications in accounting/business with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training, your exemplary interpersonal skills in liaising with stakeholders including the ability to clearly communicate compliance and control requirements will ensure your success in this role.

You will also need:

• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.
• Proven experience with accounting/finance auditing processes and systems in a large and complex organization.
• Comprehensive analytical and internal audit skills numeracy and reconciliation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of risk management and internal control frameworks

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 position gives you the chance to shape process improvement projects 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 risk-based compliance, 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.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 03 Feb 2026