Finance Officer

James Cook University Employees, Location, Alumni; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual recreation leave

Paid sick/carers leave

Paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Job summary

James Cook University in Townsville is seeking a Finance Officer to manage the financial aspects of research grants, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance with policies. The role involves processing journals and invoices and maintaining financial data integrity.

You will collaborate with researchers and business leaders to provide timely financial support, delivering clear, actionable information to support grant outcomes and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial aspects of research grants.
• Ability to collate and analyse financial information and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and grant guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of research grants and related transactions.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and journals, invoices, and other transactions.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial support to researchers and staff.
• Maintain data integrity and provide clear financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

About JCU Consistently voted in the top 250 of universities worldwide, JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career...

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our team in the Financial and Business Services Directorate.

• Full-time continuing opportunity | 36.25 hours per week
• Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus
• HEWL 5: $78,740.99 - $89,310.33 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation

ABOUT THE ROLE

With a focus on managing the financial aspects of research grants, you will collate and analyse a diverse range of financial information, reports and data, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, procedures and contractual requirements. A key responsibility of the role is maintaining the integrity of financial data and preparing accurate financial reports for research grants, including processing journals, invoices and other financial transactions, while identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial support and build strong working relationships across the University. Through your advice and support, staff will be well informed of their financial responsibilities and compliance obligations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Success in this role will come from your ability to balance technical expertise with a genuine commitment to customer service. You'll bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to clearly communicate a variety of financial and non-financial information. You will partner with JCU's researchers and business leaders to provide financial advice and information to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to grant funding body guidelines.

WHY JCU

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• A range of flexible working options
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Fitness Passport
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
• Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with access to on-site childcare and medical services at our Townsville and Cairns' campuses

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Trudi Raptis at [e-mail]

Applications close Sunday, 20 th September at 11:55 PM AEST.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

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James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet the role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning and working environment.