Management Accountant

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • ASAP start | CBD/WFH hybrid

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with strong accounting skills and Workday experience? Join this leading University during an exciting period of change as they embed new systems, processes, and data frameworks that will support world-class teaching, research, and operations.

This is your opportunity to help shape the way the University delivers accurate financial reporting, sound data governance, and smarter decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and assess journal entries in Workday, ensuring technical accuracy, correct journal type usage, and complete documentation
  • Investigate financial data issues and support timely, accurate reporting through corrective actions at the source or via journal entries
  • Maintain data integrity by identifying the root causes of recurring transaction errors and working to reduce them
  • Support Financial Data Model Governance by reviewing and processing Workday change requests and providing guidance to requestors
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, including maintaining records, resolving discrepancies, and preparing for audits
  • Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in financial operations and system processes

Skills and experience

  • Experience in a similar finance role within a large organisation
  • CA, CPA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent postgraduate qualifications and experience
  • Workday Finance experience is essential
  • Strong Excel skills, with ability to summarise and analyse large data sets
  • High attention to detail, excellent time management, and ability to prioritise tasks
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation of procedures
  • A continuous improvement mindset and experience implementing process efficiencies
  • Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI or MicroStrategy highly regarded but not mandatory

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on 9236 7753 for a confidential discussion.

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