Why You'll Love This Opportunity
* Flexibility that fits your life — Enjoy a part‑time schedule (3 days per week) with hybrid working.
* Stability with room to grow — A 12‑month max term contract offering valuable experience and career development.
* Convenient location — Based in Burwood East, Victoria, with easy access and modern facilities like an onsite café and gym.
* Supportive leadership — Report directly to the Financial Accounting Manager and work in a collaborative environment.
About The Role
As a Financial Accountant, you'll provide expert accounting and taxation advice across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and accounting standards. You'll be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, supporting month‑end processes, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial insights.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and lodge statutory taxation and compliance returns in line with legislative requirements.
* Apply accounting standards across technical areas including revenue, leases, and asset management.
* Ensure accurate classification and recording of transactions in the general ledger.
* Prepare and review reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve issues promptly.
* Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries and provisions.
* Provide financial guidance to stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
* Tertiary qualification in accounting and strong technical expertise in financial reporting and compliance.
* Chartered Accountant designation (completed or in progress).
* Demonstrated knowledge of accounting standards and taxation requirements.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills to provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders.
* A collaborative and supportive team player who takes initiative and values recognition for contributions.
* Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
The Selection Process
For your information, the interviews will start immediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe for children. Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre‑employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check.
World Vision Australia participates in the Inter‑Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding‑related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector.
Who We Are
World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit
Ready to make an impact that goes beyond numbers? Your financial expertise will help us innovate, grow and create lasting impact. Apply now and be part of something bigger
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