* 2 full time, continuing positions available - One position supporting the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) and the other position supporting the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio (COO)
* Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
* Based at our St Lucia location
About This Opportunity
We are seeking two experienced Finance Business Partners to deliver exceptional professional accounting services at the University of Queensland. Known locally as the Management Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in providing financial analysis, advice, and support to stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant (SMA), your responsibilities will include management of annual budgets, financial analysis and forecasting, compliance oversight and the provision of informed and insightful financial commentary to your clients.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Providing financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Helping them to make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilisation of funding.
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships and acting as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval.
* Applying financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations.
* Facilitating seamless communication between the finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offering expertise on financial policy matters and enhancing team performance.
About You
* Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience.
* Strong financial accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services.
* Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
* Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.
* Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.
* Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Jacqueline Hounslow, via j.hounslow@uq.edu.au for the HASS position or Ms Zoe Hua, via z.hua@uq.edu.au for the COO position. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
* Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
* Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Tuesday April 1 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49306). #J-18808-Ljbffr