We are seeking a Senior Systems Accountant to become a key business partner and trusted expert within the Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy accounting professional to play a pivotal role in improving and maintaining our financial systems and data integrity while supporting organisation-wide efficiency and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be an accountant with a strong foundation in financial principles. They will also have experience working with financial systems including leading or contributing to system upgrades, integrations and improvements. To succeed in this role, they’ll need to confidently bridge technical system knowledge with practical financial insight.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: Up to $150,000 pro-rata p.a (depending on experience) + 12% super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Senior Systems Accountant, you will be the subject matter expert across finance systems, primarily TechnologyOne Financials and work closely with internal stakeholders to:

Optimise and streamline business work processes, systems and applications

Support the development and delivery of data analytics, business modelling and Power BI reporting to inform strategic decision-making

Identify and implement system improvements that enhance business performance, data quality, and user experience

Provide support for period-end financial activities and assist with the City's Long-Term Financial Model

Deliver end-user training and ensure systems are utilised effectively and consistently across the organisation

Liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders to manage enhancements and ensure systems meet business needs

What We’re Looking For

Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one

CPA or CA qualification with demonstrated experience in a similar role

Strong system acumen with hands-on experience in ERP financial systems. Experience with TechnologyOne highly regarded

Proven track record in supporting and driving process improvements through systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, IT and operational teams

Strong data interpretation and reporting skills, including proficiency in Power BI would be beneficial

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Alida Ferreira, Chief Financial Officer on 08 9364 0619 or [email protected].

For information of the recruitment or application process, please contact: Recruitment on 08 9364 0266.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible and welcoming workspaces

Flexible working arrangements within the context of operational requirements

Free Membership to our LeisureFit Centres

Access to on-site gym and end-of-trip facilities

Free On-Site Parking

Never work on your Birthday again – by taking advantage of special Birthday leave*

8 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*

2 additional days of Annual Leave + Purchased Annual Leave options - take up to 10 weeks off per year*

Superannuation package co-contribution up to 15%*

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options*

Structured and supportive professional development and study assistance programs*

Access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends

*Conditions apply. Please reach out for more information.

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.