The Opportunity
The Senior Financial Accountant – Assets and Financial Reporting applies specialised accounting expertise to deliver critical financial services that support the Corporate Finance Division’s strategy. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this vital role manages the University’s asset and lease accounting function. You will ensure General Ledger integrity across asset balances, direct complex financial analysis, oversee external audit requirements and prepare annual disclosures for the University and its controlled entities.
This position leads a dedicated team of two staff and works closely with diverse internal and external stakeholders to deliver compliant, timely financial reporting aligned with Accounting Standards, Financial Regulations and Standing Directions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Financial Capability: Developing solutions to improve financial processes, responding to complex issues/trends, and preparing submissions for University Committees.
- Assets & Lease Management: Managing month-end and year-end reporting for leased, owned tangible, and intangible assets, alongside overseeing capital projects (including assets under construction), stocktakes, and complex lease arrangements.
- Compliance & Technical Advisory: Implementing and rolling out new Accounting Standards and legislative amendments, while proactively managing risk issues associated with asset reporting.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Developing and mentoring a high-performing team of two direct reports while building trusted partnerships with business units to provide expert financial advice across varying levels of financial literacy.
Education/Qualifications:
- A degree in business or accounting, with current CA/CPA accreditation.
- Extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting within a complex, asset-intensive environment (specifically asset and leasing accounting).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven experience working with SAP (or equivalent large financial system), with direct exposure to the Assets module.
- Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and legislation, with the ability to apply them to a large, complex operating environment.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing, motivating, and developing a high-performing team.
- Highly developed planning and organizational skills, including a demonstrated ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, and hit strict deadlines.
- Advanced analytical, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Excel and reporting software).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and build consensus across all organizational levels.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Rekha Makhija, Group Financial Controller. [email protected]
Position Description: Senior Financial Accountant Assets and Reporting
Applications Close: Thursday 9 July 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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