One purpose, one practice

We are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Company Description

About Scyne

One purpose, one practice

We are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Skills

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices:

- Transformation
- Risk, Programs and Cyber
- Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate, Accounting Advisory to join our national advisory practice. This role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting advice to public sector and for-purpose clients across Australia, with a particular emphasis on major infrastructure projects and climate reporting spanning all states and territories.

As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to interpret, apply, and implement complex accounting standards,



support clients through significant transactions and reforms, and contribute to the development of our technical capability.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Currently progressing toward attaining CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory). Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting (mandatory).
- Minimum 3–4 years of experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or advisory, within professional services environment.
- Experience in external audit is highly desirable.
- Strong interest and demonstrated capability in interpreting and applying accounting standards.
- Experience working with public sector, for-purpose, or major infrastructure clients is highly regarded.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues for diverse audiences.
- These positions require you to have Australian Citizenship, with a view to obtain a Baseline or NV1 clearance to support work with our Federal government clients. For more information, please go to https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability

Technical Accounting & Advisory (responsibilities Of The Role)

- Assist and contribute in preparing technical accounting advice on the application of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB),



including complex areas such as financial instruments, service concession arrangements, leases, equity investments, joint ventures and consolidation. This includes transactions in the transport, energy, utilities, housing and health sectors.
- Contribute to the development of accounting position papers, accounting and financial models, technical assessments, and financial reporting assessment for major public sector and for-purpose clients.
- Support clients in the preparation of financial statements, impact assessments, and implementation roadmaps for current or amended standards.
- Support clients in assessing, interpreting, and applying climate and sustainability reporting requirements (e.g., Australian climate reporting standards), including identifying data needs, preparing disclosures, advising on transitional arrangements, and developing governance and reporting frameworks.
- Support finance optimisation engagements for major infrastructure transactions, carve-outs, restructures, mergers, and investments, help the preparation of accounting structuring advice, due diligence support, balance sheet optimisation analysis, and financial reporting assistance.

Project Delivery

- Assist the team in the delivery of technical accounting engagements, ensuring high-quality outputs, timely delivery, and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate with integrated teams, including financial modelling, infrastructure advisory, actuarial, internal audit, and risk specialists, to provide holistic solutions.
- Engage on multiple concurrent workstreams and assist the team in the preparation of accounting advice.
- Client and Stakeholder Manag

📌 Accounting Advisory, Senior Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Scyne Advisory Pty
📍 Melbourne