$117,806 to $129,148 per annum, plus 15.4% super
The Australian Institute of Marine Science is Australia's tropical marine research agency.
We are a trusted advisor, a partner and employer of choice, and we value integrity, innovation, collaboration and respect. AIMS' research of Australia's tropical marine ecosystems guides their effective environmental management and contributes to our understanding of similar ecosystems around the world.
Our research seeks to deliver practical benefit to all Australians and supports the sustainable use of our tropical marine estate. Governments, reef managers, industry and the wider community look to our high-quality, long-term research for informed decisions about our iconic Great Barrier Reef, North-West Shelf, and Arafura and Timor Seas. AIMS expert teams at our locations in Townsville, Darwin and Perth have access to world-class infrastructure, unique datasets, cutting-edge laboratories, and a fleet of modern research vessels.
About this exciting opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Finance Accountant to join our established and fast-paced multidisciplinary Finance team. This role will lead the financial services team and is a key business partner of the Finance team, reaching across all areas of the organisation. This position supports the Finance Manager on monthly reporting and financial accounting in accordance with the procedures and controls adopted by the organisation and consistent with all reporting standards and audit requirements, to ensure effective, efficient, and timely services are provided in accordance with Government objectives.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Finance Accountant role include but are not limited to:
Preparing monthly financial reports; Managing the month-end processes; Participating in development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures; Managing the preparation of income tax reconciliations, FBT returns, Business Activity Statements, and other taxation compliance requirements; Managing the travel, expense management and corporate credit card systems. About you
Highly personable, you will be an effective and approachable leader who is experienced in managing small teams. You will have obtained CA or CPA qualifications and have demonstrated experience coordinating end of month and end of financial year reconciliations and reports. Your high level written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to ask open questions and correctly understand and analyse the information received will ensure forecasts are accurate and internal controls are maintained. Financial modelling experience would be highly advantageous in this role.
Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions. In line with our Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
AIMS AOF Level 5 salary ($117,806 to $129,148 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation Located in Townsville (Qld), Perth (WA), Darwin (NT) or Canberra (ACT) 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable) Generous and supportive leave entitlements Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only) Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gyms Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies.
Next Step
Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download from our website If, after reviewing the position description and selection criteria included in the Candidate Information Pack, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully deliver the position responsibilities, we encourage you to make an application via our website.
Submitting your Application: Please ensure that you have your completed documents (selection criteria responses, resume and cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via our website
AIMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's first scientists. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and future, and the custodians of the land and sea Country on which we work.
Position enquiries are to be directed to Justine Bolton, Finance Manager at Applications must be made through our website per above.
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