University of New South Wales Hiring for Financial Control Accountant Job at Sydney Full Time

• Remuneration: $98,354 – $106,449 p.a. + 17% superannuation (pro-rata)
• Employment Type Fixed-term contract
• Duration ASAP to 31st December 2021

Why your role matters

• High-volume, fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Work with a range of stakeholders in finance and across UNSW
• Feel motivated and driven by the scale and dynamism of everything happening around you

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Control & Compliance you will provide high quality and specialised accounting support in accordance with UNSW policies, procedures and processes with an objective of maintaining and/or improving the financial control and compliance environment for the University. This position works across all teams within the Financial Control & Compliance function. Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver standard month-end and year-end financial reports on-time and accurately
• Collaboration with colleagues to provide accounting support and advice to stakeholders
• Provide accurate, timely responses to, sometimes complex, questions and queries to ensure customer service standards are maintained

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

The Financial Control & Compliance function has accountability for the university-wide financial control environment and associated compliance policies and processes, including statutory financial reporting and external audit, controlled entity accounting and reporting, technical accounting advisory, infrastructure and asset accounting, and tax management and advisory.

Who you are

You have a tertiary qualification in Accounting, are CA/CPA qualified, with in-depth knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations as well as relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, and can demonstrate your successful experience in a similar role in a large and complex organisation.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter responding to Skills and Experience required.

Contact

Shiree Thomas

Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 8th August 2021

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).