Are you an ambitious and skilled accounting professional looking for your next exciting opportunity where you can make a real impact?Look no further, take the next step in your career journey with our world-leading University!James Cook University (JCU) are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Management Accountant.Full-time: 36.25 hours per weekContinuing appointmentBased at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campusHybrid work model between office and home (successful candidate must be based in Townsville or willing to relocate before commencement)HEWL 8: $105,790 - $121,481 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation.ABOUT THE ROLE Your contributions will make a real impact as you enable effective decision making and ensure the University's continued financial success.As a key member of our financial management team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering professional, strategic, and financial management services to support budgeting and forecasting processes.You'll develop realistic financial projections aligned with our strategic goals and priorities, mitigating operational finance-related risks through comprehensive financial models and business cases.Your expertise will shine as you identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implementing practical financial management tools, enhancing policies and procedures and strengthening business intelligence systems.Contributing to the development and maintenance of key financial performance metrics, your insights will be vital in interpreting and communicating results to stakeholders.With a proactive approach, you'll analyse, interpret and report financial results against performance targets.QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A skilled professional with an accounting background, you're looking to leverage your expertise to provide financial oversight.With qualifications in business, accounting, or a related field, you've also completed your CA/CPA.You bring contemporary knowledge in accounting standards and a background in financial analysis.Proven capabilities in financial evaluation and modeling, and a demonstrated ability to anticipate the information needs of management, identify key issues, evaluate outcomes and provide relevant and value-adding advice and analysis will be essential to your success.Your exceptional organisational, problem-solving and administrative skills will enable you to prioritise and meet competing deadlines while exercising judgement and initiative.As an excellent communicator, you bring a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as you negotiate, consult and liaise with staff at all levels of the University and external parties.ABOUT THE FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTORATE The Financial and Business Services Directorate is responsible for a diverse range of the University's financial functions and business services, including: strategic financial and budgeting advice; business case development and review; Management accounting; Treasury management; budgeting; procurement, accounts payable and corporate credit cards; accounts receivable; cashiering/banking; taxation; assets; insurance; financial systems management; and other statutory compliance obligations and responsibilities.We are receptive to new ideas and suggestions for ways in which we can enhance our delivery of services to the University.HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS Are you ready to make a difference?Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.Click the 'apply' button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:Complete the application formUpload your current resumeUpload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.Applications close on 20 September at 11:55 PM AEST.At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values.All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.#J-18808-Ljbffr