Job Details
Job No.: 692938
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
At Monash University, the Senior Financial Accountant plays a vital role in delivering expert accounting advice and services that support the University\'s Corporate Finance Division\'s finance strategy and practice. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, and insightful financial analysis to guide key decisions. Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, the Senior Financial Accountant contributes to the effective implementation of strategic financial initiatives and strengthens the University\'s overall financial capability.
This position will be responsible for leading complex financial management activities that are aligned to the University\'s strategic goals. Key responsibilities include managing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles, overseeing the development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with the latest accounting standards and legislative requirements. The role also involves conducting in-depth financial analysis to support business decision-making. With a focus on continuous improvement, the Senior Financial Accountant will maintain financial controls, detailed reconciliations, manage projects that enhance financial processes and practices, while also leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver service excellence and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
* Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
* Oversee development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.
* Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decision-making.
* Maintain financial controls and detailed reconciliations.
* Manage projects to enhance financial processes and practices.
* Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver service excellence and technical expertise.
Qualifications
* Professional accounting qualifications with CA/CPA accreditation.
* Significant experience in financial reporting within a complex, large-scale organisation.
* Strong analytical, auditing and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to lead high-performing teams and communicate effectively across all levels.
* Knowledge of integrated finance systems and business intelligence tools; ability to manage competing priorities.
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 and champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash worldwide with 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. We rank among the world\'s top-50 universities according to QS World University Rankings 2026. We offer access to quality research facilities, world-class teaching spaces, and opportunities for international collaboration.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements and offers policies to help staff balance work and personal commitments, including support for 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. 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. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
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
Nicole Cheng, Financial Accounting Manager, Nicole.Cheng@monash.edu
Position Description
Senior Financial Accountant
Applications Close
Thursday 30 April 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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