Senior Systems Accountant

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Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $122,922 - $131,535 p.a. + 17% Superannuation View Position Description Position Details Continuing Position | Full-Time Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $122,922 - $131,535 p.a. + 17% Superannuation Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About Finance and Procurement Services Finance and Procurement Services assist the University to achieve its goals by providing quality leadership, information, and financial services. The Finance and Procurement Services team undertakes monthly financial management reporting and forecasting, annual budgets and monitoring performance against these budgets, all regulatory financial reporting, monthly compliance, procurement contracting and functional areas of paying suppliers, receipting revenue and annual financial statements.About the Role Flinders University has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Accountant to join their Finance and Procurement Team. Working under broad to generally unguided direction, the Senior Systems Accountant will be responsible for high level technical and operational design, leading, planning, development, configuration, maintenance and support of key University finance systems. This involves, but is not limited to, planning and supervising improvements, maintenance of accounting and financial processes, and process enhancement.This role is focused on ensuring the integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and improving the effectiveness of the university's finance systems.Key Responsibilities: Finance Systems Planning Managing changes and improvements to the University's Financial Systems Maintaining the University's Financial Systems Operation of the University's Financial Systems Collaboration with IDS Division Relocation and Visa support is available for the successful candidate. About You As the successful Senior Systems Accountant, you will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. You have experience in creating clear, user-friendly reports, briefings, and process documents.You have proven experience in project and change management, risk management, audit and governance, as well as in leading, developing, and coaching professional staff.To be successful in this position, you will also demonstrate:Relevant professional qualifications, eg CPA, CA, CIA, CISA (or equivalent). Highly developed analytical and business process improvement skills. A strong commitment to a customer service culture. Experience using TechnologyOne Financial software (highly desirable). Why Join Flinders University Be Part of a Prestigious Institution : Join a respected university committed to innovation and excellence. Create Impact : This senior position gives you the chance to shape key financial processes and leave your mark. Career Growth : Access opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment. Make a Difference : If you're passionate about driving change, this role lets you have a meaningful impact. Collaborative Culture : Work with talented colleagues in a dynamic environment. Competitive Benefits : Enjoy comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being and career advancement. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.Prescribed Conditions for Employment A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. How to Apply and Information In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter elaborating on your suitability to this position. For more information regarding this position, please contact Phillip Reichelt. Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 16 Feb 2025At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.Flinders. Fearless. #J-18808-Ljbffr