Senior Systems Accountant

Location: Bedford Park

** Position Details
** This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to shape how our financial systems operate, evolve, and support the University’s mission to make a difference through education and research.
* Relocation and Visa Support Available
*** What You’ll Do
** In this dynamic role, you’ll use your business analyst skillset to lead the planning, enhancement, and operation of our financial systems, ensuring they’re robust, compliant, and future-ready. You’ll work closely with the Information and Digital Services team to drive innovation and improve workflows across the University.

Your key responsibilities include:
* Finance Systems Planning
* Managing changes and improvements to, and maintenance of the University’s Financial Systems:
* Serving as the primary contact for finance system-related inquiries, issue resolution and training
* Collaboration with IDS Division to deliver impactful outcomes
* Stakeholder engagement and people management
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*** About You
** You’re a confident communicator and strategic thinker, with the ability to lead projects, perform as a business analyst and coach others. You bring a strong customer focus, analytical mindset, and a passion for improving processes.

You’ll also bring:
* Professional qualifications (CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or equivalent)
* Highly developed analytical and business process improvement skills Expertise in project/change management, audit, and governance
* A commitment to continuous learning and development
* Experience with Technology One Financial software (highly desirable)
** About Finance and Procurement Services
** Finance and Procurement Services assist the University to achieve its goals by providing quality leadership, information, and financial services.

The Finance and Procurement Services team undertakes monthly financial management reporting and forecasting, annual budgets and monitoring performance against these budgets, all regulatory financial reporting, monthly compliance, procurement contracting and functional areas of paying suppliers, receipting revenue and annual financial statements.  While this role is based at Bedford Park, we have team members located across all of Flinders sites.
** Why Join Flinders University**
* ** Be Part of a Prestigious Institution**:
Join a respected university committed to innovation and excellence.
* ** Create Impact**:
This senior position gives you the chance to shape key financial processes and leave your mark.
* ** Career Growth**:
Access opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.
* ** Make a Difference**:
If you're passionate about driving change, this role lets you have a meaningful impact.
* ** Collaborative Culture**:
Work with talented colleagues in a dynamic environment.
* ** Competitive Benefits**:
Enjoy comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being and career advancement.
** Life at Flinders
** We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So,
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
* Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers and annual professional development funds (available through application)
* Annual progression up through the HEO Step levels with our EBA, in addition to EBA inflationary increases
* We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
* Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus ,  and (Bedford Park, South Australia).
** Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
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