Job Description
Systems Accountant Needed, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Flexible locations, $122K Plus Super/n
Your new company
/n An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified finance skilled to join a major transformation program driving the replacement of core Finance and Billing systems within a respected Victorian organisation. This role is ideal for an experienced System Accountant who can bridge the gap between Finance, Technology and Project teams.
Acting as the Finance Lead for a significant finance systems implementation, you will play a critical role in ensuring business requirements are translated into practical system outcomes while maintaining strong financial controls, reporting integrity and operational readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
Your new role
/n Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide finance leadership and subject matter expertise across a large-scale Finance and Billing system replacement project. Key responsibilities include:
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- Acting as the Finance Lead and key finance representative throughout the project
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- Translating finance and billing requirements into system design, configuration and business processes
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- Providing finance assurance across solution design, testing, data migration, cutover and go-live activities
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- Leading Finance participation in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validating test outcomes
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- Coordinating data migration activities, reconciliations, parallel processing and financial control processes
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- Supporting operational readiness, business adoption and knowledge transfer activities
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- Developing finance procedures, work instructions, training materials and user documentation
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- Partnering with project teams, vendors and stakeholders to resolve issues and influence outcomes
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- Providing recommendations to senior leadership regarding system readiness and successful deployment
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- Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks
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What you'll need to succeed /n
/nTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate:/n
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- CA or CPA qualification
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- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
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- Experience as a System Accountant, Finance Systems Accountant or Finance Transformation professional
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- Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting and financial controls
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- Expertise across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, fixed assets, banking, reconciliations and financial reporting
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- Demonstrated experience supporting ERP implementations, finance system upgrades or digital transformation programs
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- Ability to translate business requirements into system functionality, controls and reporting outcomes
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- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across finance, project and technology teams
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities and experience with enterprise financial systems
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Highly regarded experience includes:/n
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- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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- Finance and billing system replacement projects
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- Power BI or Microsoft Fabric reporting environments
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- Utilities, water, government or other regulated industries
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- Data migration, testing, operational readiness and change adoption activities
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What you'll get in return /n
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- Salary package up to $122,000 + Super
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- 12-month fixed term opportunity with long-term career potential
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- Choice of Werribee, Mitcham or Maffra office location
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- Flexible and supportive working environment
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- Opportunity to lead finance outcomes within a major digital transformation program
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- Exposure to senior stakeholders and enterprise-wide initiativesnce and sustainable growth.
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What you need to do now /n
/nIf you're an experienced finance systems professional looking to play a lead role in a significant transformation project, we'd like to hear from you. Please reach out to me on 03 5226 8021 or email me on
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