Manager Financial Assurance

About the Opportunity 

Provide expert leadership in financial compliance assurance and governance ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and University requirements. Lead the Financial Assurance Framework oversee financial risk management and internal controls and drive continuous improvement to support accurate reporting and sound financial management.

Partner with stakeholders to develop financial policies frameworks and guidance that safeguard University resources. Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and general ledger provide expert accounting advice and lead a high-performing team to deliver financial assurance outcomes that enable informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Griffith Universitys Financial Assurance Framework ensuring effective financial controls and compliance with legislative regulatory and governance requirements.
• Develop implement and review financial policies procedures and guidelines that support best-practice financial management and statutory reporting obligations.
• Manage the design and delivery of financial assurance frameworks and compliance initiatives providing confidence in the effectiveness of internal financial controls.
• Provide expert advice on financial management taxation and compliance matters and maintain the Financial Management Practice Manual.
• Monitor and review control assurance activities driving investigation resolution and continuous improvement where required.
• Partner with internal and external auditors regulators and key stakeholders on financial systems controls compliance and reporting matters.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and use exceptional communication and influencing skills to support organisational outcomes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Be fully qualified in a recognised accountancy profession (CA or CPA) with a minimum of five years relevant experience.

What we can offer

This is a full time continuing opportunity primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 10 - $147057.74 17% superannuation. Full package - $172057.55.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: Thursday 27th August at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time