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 workplace 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.

WorkingforWorldVisionmeans you aremaking the worldbetter

It’snot every day that a job comes along that lets you change the world.WorkingforWorld Vision means lookingforward to turning up at work because you knowyou’reabout to dosomethingmeaningful.It means working with35,000 staff and3.3 million supporters in 100 countries whowillstop at nothing tohelp children live better lives.Joina teamthat is bold and courageous,andwherejob satisfaction goes beyondfinancial reward.

The SelectionProcess

For your information, the interviews will startimmediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 World Vision
📍 Melbourne