Impact-Driven Senior Financial Accountant (CA/CPA)

World Vision International; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision Australia is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead statutory reporting, tax compliance and financial governance. You’ll apply Australian Accounting Standards, guide complex transactions and support external audit processes.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to drive reporting accuracy, implement process improvements and strengthen financial controls while delivering timely month-end and year-end close.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Financial reporting

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

World Vision Australia is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to lead statutory reporting, tax compliance and financial governance. You’ll apply Australian Accounting Standards, guide complex transactions and support external audit processes.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to drive reporting accuracy, implement process improvements and strengthen financial controls while delivering timely month-end and year-end close.