Systems Accountant

• Newly created role for Systems Accountant
• Full-time, ongoing position based in Hawthorn
• Attractive salary package and staff benefits

Swinburne is a place where your work can impact the national economy and wellbeing of our society. We promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages. We are focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.

About the job
We have a newly created position within our Finance team for an experienced Systems Accountant. In this role, you will support the Finance team and collaborate with our IT Finance Systems team to provide a range of quality financial data management services with respect to forecasting, budgeting and reporting. Using your keen attention to detail, you will ensure that accurate data is available in the finance system, manage the month end systems close and maintain the forecast and budget versions and parameters. Pivotal to your success in this role is your ability to act as the conduit between Finance and Finance Systems to ensure any system changes are carried out effectively. You demonstrate a strong customer focus in your daily interactions with your team and stakeholders. 

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• A degree in an accounting/finance or other relevant discipline with subsequent relevant knowledge and experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Relevant knowledge, experience and expertise in providing quality finance, accounting and budgetary services.

• High level analytical, investigative and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify trends/issues

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Benefits 
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. 

As a Swinburne staff member you will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study reduction and staff and management development programs. You will receive up to 17% employer contributions (pension) and various discounts on annual Myki cards, private health insurance and movie tickets. We also recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff. As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available.

To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/


How to apply
To start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact full name Ania Gruba (Recruitment Consultant) on +613 9214 4856. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 12th January 2018