Base salary will be in the range $130,046 - $137,525 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9) Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus About This Opportunity
This position ensures the University meets its statutory and tax obligations by supporting compliance efforts, reviewing legislative changes, and preparing necessary financial reports.
Key responsibilities will include: Prepare annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements for the University and affiliated entities, ensuring compliance with AIFRS, DEEWR, and Queensland Treasury guidelines. Provide expert advice on indirect tax matters, including GST, FBT, and payroll tax, to mitigate the University's exposure. Coordinate tax filings, including monthly BAS and annual FBT returns, and maintain accurate reconciliations. Conduct audits, train finance officers, and update policies as needed based on current tax regulations. About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) Salary packaging options About You Postgraduate qualifications (preferably in finance related profession), or extensive experience and management expertise in the related profession, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Demonstrated sound knowledge of current ATO legislation, regulations and applications, including detailed knowledge of GST and FBT and its application to hospitality and other employee benefits. Demonstrated substantial experience in the use of computerised accounting and administrative systems for the extraction of data and appropriate reporting. Demonstrated experience in researching and identifying the impacts of taxation and other legislation and regulations on corporate operations. Demonstrated sound experience in the preparation of Business Activity Statements. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with experience in meeting deadlines and working with diverse stakeholders. Commitment to the provision of quality client service and the ability to work within a team environment.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Matthew Toomey, Director, Corporate Finance via Matthew Toomey . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
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All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section Resume Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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Applications close 12 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45092). #J-18808-Ljbffr