Corporate Accountant

Join the University of Newcastle’s Corporate Accounting team and play a key role in financial management and strategic decision-making.

We are seeking a Corporate Accountant to take ownership of the financial accounting responsibilities for one of the University’s controlled entities while also providing financial accounting services for the broader corporate accounting team. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide insights that drive effective decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager – Financial Accounting (Corporate Accounting), you will:

• Manage month-end and year-end close procedures, including statutory reporting for the University and its controlled entities.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and group accounting, including consolidation adjustments and related party transactions.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate financial planning and supporting leaders in meeting financial targets.
• Prepare GST, FBT, and Payroll Tax reports for submission to the ATO and State Revenue Offices.
• Provide financial insights and reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI, XLOne, and SQL.
• Support internal and external audits through the preparation of financial reports and working papers.
• Lead or participate in projects to improve financial processes and internal controls.

This full-time role is based at our Callaghan Campus on Awabakal and Worimi land, with hybrid work flexibility (up to 40% work-from-home).

About You

This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant with experience in either public practice or a large, complex organisation.

You will bring:

• A degree in business, accounting, or a related field, (or equivalent experience).
• Strong technical accounting skills, including the application of accounting standards to new business activities, month-end close processes, and tax compliance (FBT and GST).
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently with broad direction, including managing and executing ad-hoc projects using project management skills.
• Ability to generate a strong sense of team spirit and collaboration within and across teams.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and respectful workplace.

Desirable:

• Working towards or intending to complete a postgraduate qualification
• Membership (or working towards membership) of CAANZ, CPA, or ACCA.
• Strength in a technical area such as internal controls, cash flow forecasting, or group accounting.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check, may be required.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a corporate accounting role in one of Newcastle’s largest finance teams. You’ll be supported to succeed with structured onboarding, training and ongoing support from a high performing, collaborative team.   

• Competitive salary: $99,655 - $112,112 + 17% superannuation (commensurate with experience), with a 4% increase effective March 2025.
• Work-life balance: 35-hour workweek with flexible and hybrid options.
• Career growth: Gain exposure to complex financial operations and multi-entity accounting, with the opportunity to develop international accounting experience.
• Strategic impact: Work with senior leaders, contributing to financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Additional perks: Extra leave, staff discounts, and more (see our Benefits at a Glance page).

How to apply

If you are viewing this ad on a job board, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to the University’s website, where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application. Please include the following:

1. Your resume.
2. A cover letter (not exceeding 2 pages) outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity, and summarising how your skills and experience align with the following key requirements:
3. Previous experience performing month end close procedures within a large organisation and preparing FBT and GST tax returns.
4. Experience applying accounting standards to new activities in a business context. 
5. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
6. Proven ability to work independently with broad direction, including managing and executing ad-hoc projects using project management skills. 

Applications close: 23^rd February 2025, 11:59 PM (AEDT).

Contact Us

Position enquiries? For specific position enquiries, please contact Nan Zhang, Manager Financial Accounting (Corporate Accounting) - Nan.Zhang@newcastle.edu.au 

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Alternative pathways? We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you need alternative ways to view the Position Description or submit your application, please don't hesitate to contact us at employment@newcastle.edu.au.  We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

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