Senior Financial Accountant

UniSuper; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation contribution

20 weeks paid parental leave

3 extra paid days between Christmas to

New Year’s

Job summary

UniSuper is seeking a qualified financial reporting professional to deliver high-quality reporting across the Fund, Trustee and service entities in Melbourne. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards and APRA regulations while collaborating with Corporate Services and other business units.

Key duties include month-end close, board reporting, year-end processes and supporting audits, with an emphasis on accuracy, controls and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Extensive financial reporting experience (Big 4 background preferred).
• Strong accounting skills with knowledge of accounting standards and APRA regulations.
• Experience in superannuation, investment accounting or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month end close activities, general ledger reconciliations, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Deliver quarterly Board and Committee reporting packs and papers.
• Support financial year end activities, audit processes and statutory reporting obligations.
• Support consistent interpretation and application of accounting standards across business units.
• Analyze opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and the effectiveness of Finance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting standards

APRA regulations

Regulatory analysis

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

UniSuper is a workplace where highly skilled professionals are empowered to Think Great and deliver exceptional retirement outcomes for our members. With a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration and care, your work contributes directly to members’ long term financial security.

Make an impact by delivering high-quality financial reporting that strengthens the transparency and quality of financial information across UniSuper.

The role

The key focus of this role is to deliver high-quality financial reporting across the Fund, Trustee and service entities, in line with statutory reporting standards and company policies. You will support accurate financial information while working closely with teams across Corporate Services and other business units.

Furthermore, you will:

• Deliver month end close activities, general ledger reconciliations, management reporting and variance analysis
• Deliver quarterly Board and Committee reporting packs and papers
• Support financial year end activities, audit processes and statutory reporting obligations
• Support consistent interpretation and application of accounting standards across business units
• Analyse opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and the effectiveness of Finance
• Support strong relationships across investment, product, operations, risk and legal teams

About you

You will bring extensive financial reporting experience, strong accounting knowledge and the ability to analyse regulatory requirements and accounting standards. You are comfortable solving problems, balancing priorities and delivering accurate, high-quality work.

In addition, you will:

• CA or CPA qualified
• Extensive Financial Reporting experience, with a Big 4 professional services background preferred
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge of accounting standards and APRA regulations
• Strong analytical, numerical, reconciliation and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in superannuation, investment accounting or financial services is preferable

What We Offer

UniSuper believes that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in office. UniSuper is proud of our culture and benefits, which empower our people to achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us.

These include:

• 17% superannuation contribution
• 20 weeks paid parental leave
• 3 extra paid days between Christmas and New Year’s

It should go without saying, but at UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members.