Our Organisation
Since 1925, ESSSuper, and the funds before it, has acted as trustees on behalf of the Victorian State Government, its employer agencies and their employees. We administer the State's statutory defined benefit superannuation funds and obligations. Additionally, we administer accumulation-style products such as the ESSSuper Accumulation Plan and account-based Income Streams.
We commit to making a lifetime of positive difference for the people who serve, and have served, the Victorian community to assist them achieve the retirement they so richly deserve. Our mission is to grow and protect our members' superannuation and support them throughout their lives.
With around 127,000 members holding over $36 billion in defined benefit and accumulation net assets (as at 30 June 2023), we're well placed to accomplish that mission for the next 100 years.
About the Position
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, this role is hands‑on across core accounting functions, providing essential financial support to both the team and the broader organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Accounting & Financial Management
* Analyse monthly financial results and prepare management reports with clear commentary and insights
* Analyse financial performance and Actual vs Budget expense variances
* Perform balance sheet, corporate credit card, and control account reconciliations
* Prepare month‑end financial reporting, including preparing/posting general ledger journals and project financial reporting
* Support statutory and compliance reporting requirements (BAS, GST, PAYG, FBT)
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including asset additions, depreciation, disposals, and impairments
Reporting & Audit
* Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports
* Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and annual reports
* Support the coordination and delivery of internal and external audit requirements
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Assist with the annual budgeting process, including preparation of budget templates
What We're Looking For
Skills & Experience
* Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
* CA / CPA qualified or studying towards
* 5+ years' experience
* Proven experience in management accounting or financial accounting roles
* Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills
* Advanced Excel capability
* Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
* Experience working in Superannuation or other Financial Services industry
* Experience with the Sun GL accounting and/or Oracle Netsuite system would be preferred
Personal Attributes
* High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
* Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines
* Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement capability
* High level of integrity and professionalism
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
If this sounds like you press apply now.