"Management Accountant (HEO 8)"

• Based in the Finance Unit at the City West campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
• Commencement Salary: $108,351 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager: Financial Reporting and Compliance, you will provide corporate management and statutory reporting as a business partner to corporate areas of the University. You will build effective working relationships with key stakeholders of the University including senior staff in the Portfolios. You will identify and implement strategic initiatives and provide relevant financial information and facilitate the corporate planning initiatives of the University. 

The role is responsible for:

• The preparation of the Annual Financial Statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards and other reporting requirements
• The management of Fixed Assets of the University including the planning and control of all asset related processes including stocktakes and depreciation forecasts
• The preparation of the University’s budget and medium term financial plans in conjunction with areas of the University
• The preparation of quarterly forecasts in conjunction with all areas of the University
• Providing an internal financial advisory and consultancy service to Academic Units and Professional Units

While the duties of the Management Accountant are generalist in nature, on occasion, expertise and specialisation in a sub discipline may be required. 

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.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a finance-related discipline and active membership of a professional accounting body (e.g. CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or equivalent)
• Substantial experience working in an accounting position involving the development of forecasts, budgets and financial plans within a complex organisation
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and improvement of systems and processes to deliver a high-quality service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable the effective synthesis of relevant information, the provision of high quality written reports and the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders

Benefits 

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% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career  

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 Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6422. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 27 August 2024