Accountant Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Accountant to join our team. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for reviewing the financial viability and performance of research studies, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, monitoring accounts receivable, and supporting financial compliance with hospital accreditation standards.
This role plays a key part in enabling research governance and driving high-quality research outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in a similar role.
Responsibilities:
* Operational oversight of research projects in all areas of research finance
* Conducting financial reviews to determine viability and financial performance of research studies respectively
* Ensuring studies are correctly invoiced to stakeholders (e.g. pharmaceutical, hospitals, commercial/non-commercial), with proactive tracking of upcoming invoicing and throughout the study lifecycle
* Ensure financial reporting meets the requirements of hospital accreditation
* Working in partnership and collaboration with the RMH Office for Research to drive research governance approvals and enable research endeavours.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related field. Qualification or part qualification as a CPA or CA is desirable.
* 5+ years of accounting experience, with strong skills in project budgeting, financial structures, and managing Operational and Special Purpose Funds.
* Strong understanding of contract agreements and financial reporting for grant-funded and commercial research projects.
* Highly proficient in financial systems (e.g. Oracle) and Excel, with strong general IT skills across Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
* A values-based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities and access to mentorship and leadership programs
* Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including Discounted fitness and health facilities with Fitness Passport, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees
About You:
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in a similar role. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role that offers great prospects for career development, please apply now.
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