The Staffing Group Hiring for Finance Systems Accountant Job at Melbourne Full Time

About the Job
Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. We are seeking an experienced and highly driven professional to be responsible for maintaining the Finance system as well as identifying and implementing improvements in processes and reporting through developing report writing solutions, building improved functionality and streamlining transactional processes.

As the Finance Systems Accountant, you will also be responsible for:
maintaining and improving the integration with other systems and databases across the University including the HRIS system (Workday), Load & Revenue database and other systems are required to support reporting and analysis across the University; and

ensuring the integrity of financial data and processes through the University Finance Systems, and provides analysis, reporting, and testing of data as required.
Developing standardised reporting tools to support and enhance the financial planning and analysis and improve decision making across the University with key stakeholders

Reporting to the Associate Director Commercial and FP&A, you will operate within a flexible and friendly environment, and collaborate with others who are passionate about contributing to the delivery of our 2025 Strategic Plan.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburnes technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

About you
To be suitable for the role you will possess:
Accounting degree.

Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA).
Advance knowledge in Finance systems (preferable Technology 1) and software/database development skills.

Either experience working in a large and complex organisation, in a Commercial Finance, General Finance or Financial Planning & Analysis team, or similar experience gained in a Chartered firm.
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills combined with the ability to generate practical and effective solutions.

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Enjoy 50% study fee reduction
Participate in regular staff and management development programs
Private health insurance discounts
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits and refer to Benefits section.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on ‘apply’ or begin and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.

For further information about this position, contact Stacey Di Coco (Associate Director Commercial and Financial Planning & Analysis) by email: [email protected]

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:
Reconciliation Action Plan

Charter of Cultural Diversity

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan

Swinburne LGBTIQA+ Pride, Gender Equality, Accessibility and Intergenerational inclusion strategies

For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at [email protected]
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Orders from Victorias Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 4 February 2022
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)