Management Accountant

Caritas Australia; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Generous leave benefits including 14+1

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Résumé du poste

Caritas Australia is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support agency-wide budgeting, reporting, and financial literacy. You will create insightful dashboards, support grant acquittals, and lead donor reporting while partnering with teams across the organisation.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and is based in Sydney or Melbourne, with a hybrid model and two days in the office per week. A qualified accountant with 3–5 years in management accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 3–5 years in management accounting, not-for-profit or international development sectors preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders across cultures.
• Proficient with financial systems, ERP platforms, budgeting and donor reporting.
• Collaborative team player with ability to develop non-finance staff.

Responsabilités

• Support month-end tasks and key priorities within Corporate Services.
• Deliver timely monthly management reports with variance and trend analysis.
• Act as finance business partner to improve budgeting and financial literacy across the organisation.
• Support funding acquittals, external audits and donor reporting requirements.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, system improvements and finance policy implementation.

Connaissances

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Formation

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CA preferred

Outils

ERP systems

Excel

Description du poste

• Full-time position with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
• Sydney or Melbourne location.
• Join a leading NFP tackling poverty & building a better future for all.

Join a purpose-driven team, supporting impactful programs through insightful reporting, budgeting and financial business partnering.

About Caritas Australia

We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.

Why work for Caritas Australia?

You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:

• Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance.
• Generous leave benefits including wellbeing, birthday, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered.

What does the role involve?

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to support agency-wide budgeting, reporting and financial literacy efforts in a purpose-driven organisation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping teams across the organisation understand and manage their finances. From creating insightful dashboards and supporting grant acquittals, to leading financial training and ensuring donor compliance, you’ll be both a strategic partner and a hands-on technical expert.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Work as a
  valued member of the Corporate Services team, contributing to month end tasks and priorities
• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful monthly management reports, including variance and trend analysis.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner across the organisation, improving financial literacy and budget accountability.
• Support funding acquittals, external audits, and donor reporting requirements, including those tied to stakeholder partnerships.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, system improvements, and implementation of finance policies and procedures.

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne and will work a hybrid model, including two days in the office per week.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to Caritas Australia’s mission to end poverty and injustice by promoting human dignity for all, as well as a dedication to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching that guide our global efforts. They will have a mix of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A qualified accountant (Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CA preferred) with 3–5 years’ experience in management accounting, ideally in the not-for-profit or international development sectors
  (but we are open to other sectors).
• A confident business partner with strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage stakeholders across cultures and build financial capability across the organisation.
• Technically proficient with financial systems, ERP platforms and Excel; experience with compliance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and donor/funding body requirements (e.g. DFAT, ANCP, ACFID).
• A collaborative team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is patient, flexible, and passionate about supporting and developing non-finance staff.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us.

Our commitment to safeguarding – Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Our commitment to diversity - Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.