Financial Accountant: Parental Leave Backfill, Melbourne

Vic Institute of Forensic Medicine; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discount on health insurance through H

CFP

Job summary

Vic Institute of Forensic Medicine in Melbourne seeks an experienced finance professional to support strong financial management and reporting. Reporting to the CFO, you will prepare annual financial statements and monthly reports under relevant standards and FMCF compliance.

This fixed-term parental leave backfill extends through September 2027. You will manage core financial operations, oversee budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, and lead finance staff while improving controls and

Qualifications

• CPA/CA membership or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Experience using Oracle, Axiom and Microsoft Excel or similar financial management platforms.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience applying Australian Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Continuous improvement

Education

CPA/CA membership

Tools

Oracle

Axiom

Excel

Job description

Vic Institute of Forensic Medicine in Melbourne seeks an experienced finance professional to support strong financial management and reporting. Reporting to the CFO, you will prepare annual financial statements and monthly reports under relevant standards and FMCF compliance.

This fixed-term parental leave backfill extends through September 2027. You will manage core financial operations, oversee budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, and lead finance staff while improving controls and