• Annual base salary from $122,628-$136,449 (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full time continuing position based at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.
• High performance Group Finance team, hybrid working arrangements.

About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Control, this is an exciting opportunity to support the development of a financial controls and compliance program in large complex organisation including championing the application of accounting standards and the creation of external annual financial statements for the Macquarie University Group.

As the Senior Accountant, Accounting Advisory and Controls, you will play a key role in shaping and executing a robust financial control and compliance program across the Macquarie University Group. Acting as a subject matter expert in national accounting standards, you will provide strategic guidance to ensure consistent and accurate application across the Group. In addition, you will lead the preparation and delivery of the Group's external annual financial statements, contributing to the integrity and transparency of financial reporting at one of Australia's leading universities.

Group Finance provides critical financial services and strategic support to enable the University's teaching, research and community impact. The Financial Controls team provides technical accounting, internal controls and compliance advisory for business units across the University Group. You will be part of a team that leads the external financial reporting process and is responsible for maintaining the University Group's Financial Risk Management Framework. It's a dynamic and impactful function that ensures financial integrity and supports strategic decision-making across the institution.

About you

You are client focused and have well-developed self-management skills. You are able to analyse large complex data sets and present relevant information to senior management. You demonstrate the ability to build trust and manage relationships with multiple key stakeholders. You are confident to identify, suggest, and lead the implementation of process improvement measures.

How to apply
Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter outlining how you meet the below criteria.

• Degree in accounting, finance or related fields of study with CA/CPA qualified with several years of relevant post-qualification experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience in a similar role within a large, complex organization with complex accounting and reporting requirements.
• Significant experience conducting compliance programs to improve financial accounting and controls processes and procedures.
• Significant experience providing specialized financial accounting advice to a senior audience.
• In-depth experience in evaluating new accounting standards, assessing impacts and supporting the system, process and people change programs required to ensure compliance in a large, complex organization
• Significant experience in the preparation of complex group audited financial statements.
• Significant experience in preparing material for external audits, and liaising with external auditors, for a large and complex organization with multiple reporting entities.
• Demonstrated ability in building and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of core financial functions, frameworks, models and approaches

Highly desirable

• Prior experience as a 'Big 4' external auditor or accounting advisory specialist.
• Working with a range of financial databases and systems.
• Use of digital compliance reporting tools

*Please note this position requires a qualification and criminal record check.

Specific Role Enquiries: Zoe Zhao, Manager, Financial Control via [email protected]

General Enquiries: Sasha Indurjith, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]

Applications Close: 23 July 2025

Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.

About us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.