Interim Management Accountant

Melbourne CBD | Prestigious Institution | Immediate Start

Randstad Senior Finance is proudly partnering with one of Melbourne’s most respected institutions to recruit an experienced Management Accountant for an interim contract. This 3-month opportunity sits within the Financial Planning, Partnering and Advisory team and plays a crucial role in supporting finance operations during a time of major system transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Support

• Assist with maintenance of the business’s fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, and adjustments
• Investigate fixed asset queries and reconcile asset records to the general ledger
• Support audits and reviews through documentation and issue resolution
  
  

Management Accounting

• Prepare and review journal entries for technical accuracy and completeness
• Act as a subject matter expert in Workday journal processing and provide guidance across the team
• Investigate financial data discrepancies and execute corrective transactions as needed
• Assist with internal transfers and balance date adjustments
  
  

FDM Governance

• Assess and process FDM change request tickets in alignment with policies and Worktag definitions
• Provide advice to stakeholders and support change implementation
• Collaborate with the Workday systems team and other governance functions
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Finance Business Partners, Business Services, and Research Finance teams
• Provide timely financial advice and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes
• Build collaborative relationships to ensure the success of Workday adoption and ongoing reporting accuracy
  
  

About You

You're a technically strong qualified accountant (CA/CPA/CIMA) with Workday experience and a sharp eye for detail. You're someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and takes initiative to improve processes, support your team, and deliver accurate financial outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a management accounting or fixed asset accounting role
• Workday Finance experience (mandatory)
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle large volumes of financial data
• Solid time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong written communication, including financial documentation
• Stakeholder engagement experience across large organisations
• A collaborative mindset and solutions-focused approach
  
  

If you're a confident, agile finance professional with a passion for improving finance operations – Apply now.To learn more or seek further clarification, please contact Charli Crouch, by sending your updated CV to: [email protected].

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.