• Full Time, Continuing 4x Positions Available
• Salary Level HEW 7 +17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role

The Research Accountant works closely with the Strategic Research Accountants and Mgr Research Reporting and collaboratively within the team to provide research related financial services as required and within the scope of role, ensuring that revenue recognition occurs timely and accurately.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

• Experience in general accounting and revenue recognition within complex organisational matrices and/or global/group environments. Advanced level computer skills and a working knowledge of an ERP system is essential.
• Commitment to and successful delivery of high-quality, timely outputs within strict deadlines (organisational and time management skills) in a fast-paced, growing and environment.
• Ability to apply accounting standards and the financial policies of a complex organisation coupled with the ability to balance control requirements with the achievement of outcomes

About You

You have a strong foundation in general accounting, revenue recognition, strong analytical and problem-solving ability which will support the inspection for accuracy of all general ledger activities that are revenue related in the specified portfolio while ensuring controls are in place for recognition of revenue.

About Central Finance Operations

Financial services partners with other areas of the university in achieving the organisation's objectives by strategically orienting its provision of financial services to the delivery of the core operations of the university.

• Financial management, reporting and advice
• Budget development and management
• Financial evaluation and financial planning
• Corporate financial administration information system

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Sheri Carnegie, Senior Talent Advisor via email sheri.carnegie@rmit.edu.au.

Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and membership of a professional association (CA/CPA) (or currently undertaking studies towards such a membership) and/or experience in a financial services role in a large, complex organisation.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing Police Check.

Applications close on Tuesday 24th of May at 11:59pm.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements

The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19