System Accountant
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Job Description
- Be an integral part of a small team supporting the Universities Finance Applications.
- Fulltime 1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $100524$111534 p.a. plus 17 superannuation.
About the area
The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the Universitys finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice establishment of a financial management framework financial management tools procurement management of the Universitys Investment and Endowment portfolio as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.
Finance undertakes this role through three core pillars: Financial Compliance Financial Performance and Procurement.
In undertaking this role Finance operates support across the University from advising the ViceChancellery Executive and Senior leadership team on strategy and performance to supporting staff and students in their purchases and travel arrangements.
About the opportunity
- Provide financial application support to meet the universitys requirements and ensure optimum use of finance applications.
- Ensure that University policies and procedures are being adhered to and that the finance applications follow the prescribed internal and external audit and compliance requirements.
- You will be responsible for the performance and maintenance of key applications/modules and act as the SME (subject matter expert) for those applications/modules including developing and maintaining user guides.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Information Technology or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Substantial experience with accounting/financial services this includes indepth knowledge of General Ledger Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
- Experience with management of a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system e.g. PeopleSoft Oracle SAP.
- Experience with systems such as Hyperion Concur or Alesco (desirable).
Note: Background checks including A current National Police Clearance Certificate & Financial checks
Position description: PD System Accountant
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Rachel Benton at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 25th April 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6digit job reference number.
Employment Type
Full-Time
