Senior Assistant Financial Accountant

About the Role In this newly created role, you will undertake compliance projects and activities to ensure that critical finance management internal controls are working effectively along with the integrity of transactions, including but not limited to accounts payable. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, Audit and Compliance, you will be responsible for: Reviewing and monitoring reconciliations of key accounts to ensure timely completion Performing assurance projects, including, but not limited to; invoice management, vendor management, payment processing, month and year end closing Undertaking process improvement projects using risk management and compliance frameworks Developing and undertaking training and implementation of initiatives across the University Please view the Position Description for a more comprehensive list of the Key Position Responsibilities. About You With tertiary qualifications in accounting/business with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training, your exemplary interpersonal skills in liaising with stakeholders including the ability to clearly communicate compliance and control requirements will ensure your success in this role. You will also need: Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. Proven experience with accounting/finance processes and systems in a large and complex organization. Comprehensive analytical and internal audit skills numeracy and reconciliation skills. Demonstrated understanding and application of risk management and internal control frameworks. 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. While this role is based at Bedford Park, we have team members located across all of Flinders sites. Why Join Flinders University Be Part of a Prestigious Institution : Join a respected university committed to innovation and excellence. Create Impact : This position gives you the chance to shape process improvement projects 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 risk-based compliance, 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. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers and annual professional development funds (available through application) Annual progression up through the HEO Step levels with our EBA, in addition to EBA inflationary increases We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 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. A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter elaborating on your suitability to this position. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT), Sunday 7 December 2025 Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr