Posted:
10/22/2025, 1:45:15 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
Full-time, Continuing position
Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
The Accountant will be responsible for managing general accounting processes and expense audits, with a focus on internal financial controls, prepayments, GST and FBT compliance, cashflow forecasting, and account reconciliation.
You’ll use your hands-on accounting expertise and strong analytical skills to deliver accurate financial insights, streamline month-end processes, and ensure compliance across all reporting activities. Proficiency in enterprise-level financial systems and a proactive approach to improving controls and efficiencies will be key to supporting RMIT’s financial objectives and overall strategy.
Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification and membership of a professional association (CA/CPA) and significant experience in a financial accounting role with reporting experience in a large, complex organisation.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Demonstrated experience in general accounting and financial operations within complex organisational matrices and/or global/group environments. Working knowledge of an ERP system is essential.
An excellent track record of defining problems promptly, identifying relevant factors, formulating logical conclusions and solutions.
Proven track record of commitment to and successful delivery of high-quality, timely outputs within strict deadlines (organisational and time management skills) in support of management decision making
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively at all levels, independently and within a team to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
Tactful skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with people at all levels
The ability to dig into the details, research, reconcile accounts, analyse and report complex accounting and technical data
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Group
Financial services partners with other areas of the university in achieving the organisation’s objectives by strategically orienting its provision of financial services to the delivery of the core operations of the university.
• Financial management, reporting and advice
• Budget development and management
• Financial evaluation and financial planning
• Corporate financial administration information system
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact [email protected]
Job Description – Accountant
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Website: https://rmit.edu.au/
Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education