The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accounting Officer to provide high-quality operational research finance business partnering services to clients. In this role, you'll deliver accurate financial analysis, budgeting advice, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
This position will be responsible for preparing and analysing complex financial reports, supporting internal stakeholders with budget development, and ensuring financial acquittals meet external funding rules and university policies. You’ll regularly liaise with researchers and administrative staff to provide tailored advice, monitor grant conditions and milestones, and resolve financial issues as they arise. The role also involves conducting detailed data analysis using university systems, maintaining accurate financial records, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification, with progress towards CA/CPA accreditation preferred but not essential, along with demonstrated experience in financial administration, reporting, and analysis. Your strong communication skills will enable you to clearly explain financial concepts to a variety of audiences, while your analytical mindset will help you identify and solve problems quickly. Proficiency with systems like SAP, excellent time management, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-focused attitude will set you apart in this agile and rewarding position.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Natalie Master, Finance Business Partner, +61 3 9905 1485
Position Description: Accounting Officer
Applications Close: Monday 13 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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