Financial Accountant | Parental Leave Backfill

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance discount

Job summary

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) in Melbourne’s Southbank is seeking a senior finance professional to support strong financial management, producing annual financial statements and monthly reporting. This fixed-term parental leave backfill runs until September 2027, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, guiding a team and ensuring FMCF compliance.

You will bring CPA/CA qualification, solid Oracle/Axiom/Excel experience, and strong technical accounting knowledge within a

Qualifications

• CPA/CA membership or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Demonstrated experience using Oracle, Axiom and Microsoft Excel, or similar financial management, reporting and analytical platforms.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience applying Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience working within government, the public sector or a similarly complex and highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with a collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and monthly financial statements and coordinate year-end audit process, including liaison with external auditors and VAGO.
• Manage month-end accounting activities, including accruals, journals, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Oversee core financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, GST, FBT and purchasing card requirements.
• Deliver financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting, providing meaningful insights to support informed decision-making.
• Lead and support finance staff while continuously improving financial policies, systems, controls and compliance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CPA/CA

Tools

Oracle

Axiom

Excel

Job description

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) in Melbourne’s Southbank is seeking a senior finance professional to support strong financial management, producing annual financial statements and monthly reporting. This fixed-term parental leave backfill runs until September 2027, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, guiding a team and ensuring FMCF compliance.

You will bring CPA/CA qualification, solid Oracle/Axiom/Excel experience, and strong technical accounting knowledge within a