Senior Financial Accountant

At Connected People, we’re proud to be partnering with a respected organisation known for its commitment to excellence, compliance, and community service.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant with a strong audit and compliance background to contribute their expertise in a values-based environment.

About the Role
This position is a 12-month parental leave opportunity starting in January 2026 and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation’s financial integrity, statutory compliance, and audit readiness.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing year-end reporting, government compliance, and external audit processes, while providing financial stewardship across a complex, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of year-end financial statements and manage the external audit process.
• Annual Review and update of financial statements for changes in accounting standards and legislative requirements.
• Annual Review and update of policies impacting the financial statements.
• Ensure lodgement of all year-end requirements with required governing bodies
• Ensure adherence to government and education sector compliance frameworks, policies, and reporting standards.
• Manage and prepare grant acquittals, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee FBT preparation, lodgement, and advisory functions.
• Support statutory and internal compliance activities, with a focus on transparency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold compliance standards and implement financial governance improvements.

About You
You’ll bring a meticulous, compliance-focused mindset and a proven track record in audit or financial accounting in a highly regulated environment. You’re confident interpreting and applying regulations, with the ability to navigate complex reporting environments.
  
Key Requirements:

• Strong audit background or financial accounting in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance, audit, or financial reporting roles.
• Deep understanding of government and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to prepare grant acquittals and manage year-end financial statements.
• FBT knowledge—preparation and lodgement experience essential.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Exposure to the education sector or other highly regulated industries (health, aged care, NFP) highly regarded.
• CA/CPA qualification mandatory.
• NFP experience an advantage, though not essential.

Why You’ll Love It
Join an organisation with a genuine purpose—where your technical expertise supports education and community outcomes. You’ll be part of a values-driven team culture, where integrity, collaboration, and excellence guide every decision.

Please apply below or contact Daniel Boyle for a confidential discussion at daniel@connectedpeople.com.au or 0456 877 674