- Fulltime
- Fixed term – 9 months
- Campus Independent
- Be part of a passionate and innovative team
About the position
The Finance Officer will provide a range of support and advice to business units and FP&DA division in the management of the University’s financial obligations to internal and external stakeholders. This includes the coordination and production of timely and accurate financial, taxation and management transactions, analysis, and reporting; budgeting, general ledger account reconciliations; and core Finance system maintenance and integrity.
This position is expected to engage and maintain effective working relationships with business units and Finance, Procurement and Data Analytics staff. This position will perform project tasks to support the SAP ERP implementation project.
• Performs tasks which require knowledge of the standard application of theoretical principles, procedures and techniques at the level of an inexperienced graduate working in their field or expertise.
• Assist with review and testing for the SAP ERP Implementation project. Tasks will include but not limited to:
- Review of WBS master data for research projects / outside earnings, etc in preparation
for migration of data to new SAP ERP.
- Attend project meetings and provide feedback when required
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) during the UAT phase ensuring the new SAP
ERP is configured and customized accordingly. Provide feedback to project team of any
issues.
• Monitor and maintain the monthly accounting task required to be completed in order to meet both internal and external reporting requirements. Tasks will include but not limited to:
- Creation of WBS
- Raising of Purchase orders and invoices
- Milestone Reporting, including but not limited to setting up milestones and running
milestone reports
- Input budget for Research Projects
- Journal, accruals and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare and support in the preparation of acquittals to external granting agencies within specified deadlines in order to meet requirements of funding agreements.
• Provide interpretation, advice and decisions to assist in providing internal and external parties with first level financial assistance and information as required on a prompt and consistent basis and in accordance with University policy and procedure.
• Undertake other duties, as required by the finance management team.
• Work collaboratively with members of the assigned Finance Operation Unit and provide cross functional team support.
• Support in the completion of the financial data table and analysis of the Higher Ed research data collection of (HERDC/NHMRC/ARC).
• Lead and drive financial planning, budgeting and forecasting external and internal Research projects.
• Stakeholder Management for Research Centres
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Completion of a Diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience; or completion of a Certificate IV with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or on-the-job training.
- Ability to provide factual advice which requires proficiency in work area rules and regulations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of advice in response to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday 5th November 2024
Position Enquiries: Vincent Do, Senior Management Accountant, Research
via email V.Do@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Position Description.docx
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online expression of interest ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter and
- An up-to-date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.