Management Accountant

Department:Finance; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary:UoM 6 - $100847 - $109163p.a. plus 17% super

• Embedded finance model / Enhance financial integrity and decision-making / Support strategic goals

• Apply now to become a pivotal part of our financeteampost implementation of Workday and Adaptive Planningcontributing to futureprocess and reportingimprovements.

• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

Your next career opportunity

As a Management Accountant you will play an integral role in the University of Melbournes embedded Finance Business Partnering model ensuring the integrity of financialdataand providing essential support to Finance Business Partners. You will have the opportunity to manage accounting tasks efficiently contribute to strategic financial planning and build trusted business relationships within the University. This role offers you the chance to enhance yourexpertisein financial administration and make a significant impact on the Universitys financial sustainability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Administration: Investigate and resolve financial data issues ensure accuracy in reporting andmaintainthe Chart of Accounts.

• Support for Finance Business Partners:Monitorfinancial performance contribute to budget development and collaborate with shared services areas.

• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback to improve systems andprocesses anddrive corrective actions tominimisetransaction errors.

• Stakeholder Engagement:Establisheffective working relationships with internal stakeholders and support regulatory compliance requirements.

You may be a great fit if

You are a detail-oriented finance professional with advanced Microsoft Office skillspossessingexcellent communication abilities with a growth mindsetand a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

You may also

• Be a fully qualified CA CPA or CIMA or progressing towards these qualifications.

• Haveexperience insummarisinglarge volumes of financial data using Excel.

• Demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability toprioritisetasks effectively.

• Possess a growth mindset and a desire to be part of a high-performing team.

• Have knowledge of financial planning tools like Workday and Adaptive Planning.

For further informationregardingresponsibilities andrequirementsplease refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo andmaintainan up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the the case the selected candidatedoesnthave a valid Working with Children Check they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of theinitialonboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team Chief Financial Officer Group

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group provides financialexpertiseand leadership to ensure the Universityremainsfinancially sustainable in the short and long term. It does this by:

• Developing and implementing financial strategy;

• Allocating financial resources efficiently and effectively to strategic and operational goals;

• Monitoringanalysingand assessing financial and business performance and position;

• Highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending or implementing actions;

• Ensuring value for money in commercial dealings; and

• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation and obligations

What we offer you!

In addition we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions salary packaging health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For moreinformationcheck outour benefitspage!

The University of Melbourne

Weretightly connected with the community both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more viaour websiteand stay connected with our stories and people onLinkedIn.

Be yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.First Nations people those identifying as LGBTQIA parents carers people of all ages abilities and genders and people of diverse ethnicity nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For moreinformationplease visitour Diversity and Inclusionpage.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If yourequirereasonable adjustments please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below with an emailcontainingyour name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled Reasonable Adjustments Request.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians with unprecedented investment to attract nurture andretainAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - Us!

If you feel this role is right for you please apply with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience against the relevant selection criteria

Please ensure that you apply through thebutton at the bottom of this advertisement. However if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.Please do not share your applicationtothis email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding thejobplease follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close:Wednesday 21stJanuary 2026 at 12:01 AMAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)/ Melbourne time

Position Description:JR-007560 Management