Strategic Corporate Accountant – Reporting & Intl Exposure

University Of Newcastle; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Additional leave over Christmas

Retail/education/fitness discounts

Job summary

University of New South Wales is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial & Statutory Reporting to oversee accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and external reporting.

The role partners with senior finance leaders to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and UNSW policies, delivering high-quality reporting outcomes with a focus on governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• Accredited membership with a professional accounting body in Australia (CPA Australia or CA ANZ).
• More than 10 years in consolidated statutory external reporting and compliance in a large, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely, compliant statutory financial reporting and audits.
• Maintain Balance Sheet integrity and consolidated statements per AASB, NSW Treasury, and DOE requirements.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice with governance and documentation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Governance

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA Australia or CA ANZ membership

Tools

Australian Accounting Standards (AASB)

Job description

Senior Manager, Financial & Statutory Reporting

Job title: Senior Manager, Financial & Statutory Reporting

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

Employment type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Salary determined after interview, commensurate with skills and experience

The Senior Manager, Financial & Statutory Reporting is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and compliance of financial records, statements and external statutory and financial reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and UNSW policies, procedures and processes. Working closely with senior finance leaders, corporate functions and key stakeholders across the University, you will provide strategic leadership across financial reporting activities to deliver high-quality, compliant and consistent reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Lead timely, accurate and compliant statutory financial reporting, including month-end close, annual statutory close, consolidated financial statements and internal and external audits.
• Maintain Balance Sheet integrity and ensure UNSW consolidated financial statements meet statutory and management reporting obligations under Australian Accounting Standards, NSW Treasury and Department of Education requirements.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice, supported by strong governance, robust documentation and high-quality accounting position papers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including the NSW Audit Office, NSW Treasury and related working groups.
• Oversee financial reporting materials for the UNSW Annual Report, Council Report and other external regulatory submissions.
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous review of financial accounting policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Strengthen the University’s financial control environment through proactive risk identification, robust controls and continuous improvement, including process optimisation, automation and data quality enhancements.
• Lead, develop and empower a high-performing Financial and Statutory Reporting team, building capability and fostering continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

Benefits and Culture:

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline, with in-depth technical working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), NSW Treasury policies and statutory reporting requirements.
• Accredited membership with a professional accounting body in Australia (CPA Australia or CA ANZ).
• Demonstrated experience of more than 10 years in consolidated statutory external reporting and compliance, financial accounting operations and audit management within a large, complex or highly regulated environment.
• Proven leadership capability, with a demonstrated track record of developing high-performing finance teams.
• Highly advanced communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with a collaborative working style and strong service-oriented mindset.
• High level experience in financial accounting and reporting risk identification and implementation of fit-for-purpose financial governance, processes and controls.
• Proven skills in driving continuous improvement in an accounting function.

Application Deadline: 11:30pm on the 11 th of October