• Finance and Business Services - Contracts & Grants Accounting section

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

As the Senior Principal Accountant, you will provide accurate, timely, and professional accounting and other support to the accounting and external reporting services of the Contract & Grants Accounting Section within Corporate Finance.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Contract and Grants Accounting, the Senior Principal Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial statements and acquittals in respect of external revenue and capital grant funding received at the University. The role involves reviewing contracts and agreements to capture key financial requirements and inputting them into the financial system. Additionally, the Senior Principal Accountant assists academics, finance advisory teams, managers and administrative staff in faculties, schools, institutes, and centres, the Research Office, and external granting bodies in matters relating to accounting/reporting requirements of externally funded projects within their portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Analyse and interpret legal award letters and contracts to identify financial clauses and requirements, recording findings in UQ's financial system to ensure compliance.

• Provide strategic support on grant reporting, research accounting, and integration of policies, advising on complex grant reporting and reconciliation.

• Maintain the Grants Module in UniFi, including project maintenance, exception report correction, and inputting financial requirements.

• Prepare financial statements and acquittals for external funding, perform audit analysis, coordinate with auditors, and assist with the University's annual financial statements and research data reporting.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree (preferably in Commerce or Business) with substantial relevant experience.

• Membership of a professional accounting body (e.g., CPA/ICA).

• Experience in in performing accounting reconciliations and the ability to prepare financial reports e.g., income and expenditure statements.

• Working knowledge of transaction auditing processes, accounting standards and their application in reporting processes.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex contractual financial requirements and document them for viewing/use/compliance across UQ.

• Advanced knowledge of common PC based applications, e.g., spreadsheets, databases, email, and word processing.

• Good interpersonal and written skills including effective liaison and consultative skills, the ability to write and prepare reports and communicate effectively with diverse groups, as well as represent and promote FBS at the University and wider community level, including Industry, Government, and professional bodies.

• Proven organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet schedules and tight deadlines on a consistent basis.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Miss Ivy Lee (Senior Manager, Contracts & Grants) via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] 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.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 26th August 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41631).