Senior Financial Accountant
Join a finance team that's making a difference.
At World Vision Australia, finance is more than numbers. Our team plays a critical role in supporting programs and initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable children and communities around the world.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you'll be the organisation's technical accounting and taxation specialist, helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and financial governance while supporting informed decision-making across the business. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with meaningful work, contributing to an organisation dedicated to creating lasting impact.
About the Role
This hands-on senior finance role is suited to a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, driving reporting excellence, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.
Acting as a trusted technical advisor and key support to the Financial Accounting team, you'll provide expert guidance on accounting standards, taxation and financial reporting requirements while identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements, disclosures and year-end audit processes.
- Review and oversee taxation and compliance obligations, including BAS, PAYG Withholding, Payroll Tax and FBT.
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex and non-routine transactions, contracts and funding arrangements.
- Apply and interpret Australian Accounting Standards across areas including revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, impairment, provisions and employee benefits.
- Drive accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities, including review of reconciliations, journals, accruals and key accounting estimates.
- Act as a technical reference point for the Financial Accounting team, providing guidance, coaching and quality review.
- Ensure financial master data, chart of accounts structures and ERP configurations support accurate reporting outcomes.
- Strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, accounting policies and compliance processes.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to translate complex accounting and taxation requirements into practical business guidance.
- Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness.
About You
You are a collaborative and technically capable finance professional who thrives in a complex environment and can confidently translate accounting requirements into practical business outcomes.
You'll bring:
- CA or CPA qualification (essential).
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Australian Accounting Standards and taxation requirements.
- Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing external audit processes.
- Extensive financial accounting experience, including month-end and year-end reporting, reconciliations, provisions and financial controls.
- Experience assessing and resolving complex accounting and reporting matters.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and support to colleagues.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Experience in audit and assurance within a professional services environment will be highly regarded.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
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The Selection Process
For your information, the interviews will startimmediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe forchildren.Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre-employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check.
We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support, and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families. World Vision Australia participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector.
Who we are
World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief,developmentand advocacy work. For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit our website: about-us
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Senior Financial Accountant employer: World Vision International
World Vision Australia is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, ongoing training, and a diverse workplace culture, you will thrive in a role that not only challenges you but also aligns with your values. Located in Australia, you'll be part of a global network dedicated to humanitarian efforts, ensuring job satisfaction that transcends financial rewards.
Contact Details:
World Vision International Recruitment Team
