Senior Accountant

Michael Page Australia; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site parking

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Senior Accountant for a prominent Australian public university project based in Perth. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for a high-profile remediation program and deliver insights to support critical business decisions.

The role requires a tertiary accounting qualification and CA/CPA or equivalent, with strong analytical and communication skills to manage large datasets, coordinate with Finance/HR/Payroll, monitor expenditures and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• CA, CPA or Equivalent Qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, payroll legislation, Fair Work Act compliance, and external audit requirements.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets and complex financial scenarios.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for a high-profile remediation program.
• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support key business decisions.
• Manage complex reconciliations and ensure financial data integrity.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Payroll and project stakeholders across the University.
• Monitor program expenditure, track performance and identify financial risks.
• Support audit, compliance and governance requirements within the program.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll operations.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Data handling

Formation

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting

CA/CPA or Equivalent Qualification

Description du poste

• Solve complex challenges and drive compliant, employee-focused outcomes
• Drive forecasting and strategic reporting across complex projects

Our client is one of Australia's leading public University's looking to taken on a Senior Accountant to drive projects and provide financial insight

Job Description

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for a high-profile remediation program.
• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support key business decisions.
• Manage complex reconciliations and ensure financial data integrity.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Payroll and project stakeholders across the University.
• Monitor program expenditure, track performance and identify financial risks.
• Support audit, compliance and governance requirements within the program.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Senior Accountant' should have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting
• CA, CPA or Equivalent Qualification
• Extensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, payroll legislation, Fair Work Act compliance, and external audit requirements.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets and complex financial scenarios
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet critical deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Senior Accountant position in Perth.
• Salary of $120,000 - $132,000 + 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements when required
• On-site parking