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Senior Program Accountant (EERP)

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time$121k–$132k2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead financial governance, compliance, and continuous improvement for a university-wide employee entitlements remediation program.

Role type

Senior Program Accountant (Payroll Compliance & Financial Governance)

Builds

Financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and compliance reports for the EERP.

Domain

Higher Education / Payroll Compliance / Australian Accounting Standards

Required skills

Payroll compliance, data analytics, Australian Accounting Standards, Fair Work Act compliance, external audit requirements, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, process improvement

Preferred skills

Experience in higher education or complex organizational settings

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for programs and projects; Provide strategic advice to leadership on financial impacts and risks; Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC