(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Fixed term role until Dec 2025.

Opportunity to deliver high-quality management accounting, reporting and analysis.

The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality management accounting, reporting and analysis to Faculties, Divisions, Branches and Schools of the University. These services include the provision of specialist financial business planning, modelling, analysis, reporting, and advice to guide the successful delivery of the business and to support investment decision making. Working under limited direction with a degree of autonomy and reporting to the Team Leader Management Reporting & Analysis. 

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of budgeting and management reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in finance related accounting standards and legislation.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in the collection, manipulation, analysis and reporting of data.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including experience with financial systems and Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to a customer service culture and business partnering with stakeholders.
• Experience in provision of high-quality financial accounting services in complex environments.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume and cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position.

Applications close 11:55pm, Friday 14 February 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Nick Louros
Team Leader, Management Reporting & Analysis
P: +61 (8) 8313 3010
E: Nicholas.louros@adelaide.edu.au

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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