Job Description

PRIMARY DETAIL $114,000 – $124,000 (Hew Level 7) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading Full Time, continuing Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde Shape accurate financial reporting, guide a capable team and create impact across the University Group. Are you a qualified finance skilled who enjoys turning complex numbers into clear, reliable insight? Macquarie University is seeking a Lead, Senior Financial Analyst to join our Group Finance team and play a central part in the financial reporting that underpins decision-making across the University and its Controlled Entities. In this role you will provide high-quality financial reporting support and act as a Second in Charge (2IC) for Group Finance Managers within the Financial Operations and/or Controlled Entity teams. You will help deliver timely and accurate revenue reconciliation across Macquarie University staff and students, while coordinating the day-to-day work of a group of Financial Analysts. This is a great opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with people coordination, working in a well-regarded team within a supportive, hybrid working environment.

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About the Role

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Reporting into Group Finance, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across the Group.

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- Supervising and coordinating the day-to-day activities of two Financial Analysts, providing guidance, review and oversight of their work, and acting as 2IC for the Team Manager as required.
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- Performing month-end and year-end close activities across relevant Group entities, including preparing and reviewing complex monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, allocations, balance sheet and other GL reconciliations).
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- Liaising and coordinating with key stakeholders on queries, processes and inputs/outputs, and preparing primary analysis presentations covering salary-related costs and revenue.
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- Identifying, designing and implementing process improvements, and partnering with Systems/IT to deliver improvement initiatives across the University and Controlled Entities.
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- Reviewing and approving recurring and standard journals and schedules prepared by Financial Analysts, and helping apply finance policies, procedures and internal controls.
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- Coordinating, reviewing and resolving inter-company transactions, preparing inter-company elimination trial balances and inter-company reporting.
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- Supporting the provision of data and information for external audits and applying a clear understanding of supply chain and inventory processes when preparing journals in line with accounting principles.
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- Complying with relevant EEO and WHS regulations and undertaking other duties appropriate to the classification.
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About Us

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Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

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About You

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- You bring solid financial accounting experience and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment.
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- You combine careful attention to detail with clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement.
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- You are comfortable working both on your own initiative and as part of a wider team to help achieve the University's strategic goals, and you have some experience coordinating or overseeing colleagues.
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- Accounting degree, and qualified or working towards CA/CPA, with a sound understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
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- Proven experience in month-end close processes and preparing/reviewing complex journals and reconciliations.
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- Experience coordinating or overseeing colleagues within a team.
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- Effective stakeholder engagement and clear communication skills.
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- Ability to work to high standards and meet agreed deadlines.
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- Sound planning and time-management skills.
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- Experience in the health sector is desirable but not essential.
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Applications will close on 31st August at 11 PM AEST.

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Why Join Us?

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- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
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- 17% Superannuation
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- Subsidised onsite parking options
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- Extensive training and professional development programs
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- Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
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- Onsite vacation care during school holidays
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- Discounted health insurance
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- Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
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- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
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- Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
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- Pre-Employment Checks
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Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity.

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Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in a manner satisfactory to the University.

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At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.

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Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

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