interim management accountant.

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: charlotte.crouch@randstad.com.au.

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.