Who we are
?
At Torrens University Australia,
making a difference is in our DNA.
As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good.
We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world.
That's
why
we're
on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all
walks of life
can chase their dreams.
Just like our students,
our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact
.
When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold,
creative
and courageous – with adaptable working arrangements that allow you to bring your best.
We've
built a culture that celebrates community,
collaboration
and innovation, where people love what they do
.
What's the job?
Preparing month end journals and reconciliations across various areas which may include
cash
,
intercompany,
accruals, prepayments, fixed
assets
and other financial statement line items as required by the Senior Financial Accountant and
assisting
with other month end and quarterly tasks including the preparation of disclosure packages and analytics.
Why join the team?
You'll
join a strong, values-driven finance team known for its collaboration,
capability
and supportive culture.
This role offers exposure beyond core accounting, partnering with teams such as Business Intelligence and other finance teams while contributing to process improvements,
automation
and smarter ways of working.
D
ay
-
to
-
day accountabilities
:
Preparation of
timely
and
accurate
journal entries and reconciliations
Assistance




with preparation of supplementary monthly and quarterly close deliverables
Assistance
with periodic internal and external audit requirements
Assistance
with external financial reporting requirements including financial statements
Assistance
with ad hoc financial requests as
Identification and implementation of improvements relating to close process
Work closely with the FP&A; team to analyse and understand actuals/inform the forecast
Adherence to internal control (SOX) requirements including maintenance of critical reports and spreadsheets
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This is a
Permanent
position l
ocated
our Surry Hills,
Sydney Campus
.
Who you are
Minimum
3+ years' relevant finance experience
Current CA or CPA designation is mandatory
Up to date and solid technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards (US GAAP exposure is an advantage)
Advanced Excel
PeopleSoft (would be an advantage)
Experience
operating
within a well-established internal control environment in medium to large organisations.
Ability to work independently
Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
Problem solving skills
High energy and proactive
Integrity/strong business ethics
Why join us?
Bold,
modern
and agile,
we're
Australia's fastest-growing university,



going from 164 students in **** to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and ****+ staff today.
In ****,
Australian Financial Review
named us one of the
country's most innovative companies.
As we continue to
establish
ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach.
Supported by teams of passionate people,
you'll
find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are proud to be an
e
qual opportunity employer
and
committed
to creating an inclusive workplace.
We do not discriminate
on the basis of
race, colour, religion,
age,
ethnicity,
gender identity, sexual orientation
,
disability
, or any other protected characteristic.
We
encourage
applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
s for all positions.
Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter at
maur.bell
@torrens.edu.au for confidential support.
We are committed to ensuring
an equitable
, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.
To learn more about
what makes Torrens University Australia
a great place
to work, visit

.
Applications
close:
11th October - we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Job
r
eference:
R
*****
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at
******

📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Torrens University Australia Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 Sydney