We are offering a full time permanent position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits. 

What we are looking for  

UNICEF Australia’s Accountant will support the financial function by ensuring the delivery of accurate and compliant financial information in line with accounting standards, while contributing to the development of systems and control frameworks that strengthen and enable effective UNICEF Australia operations. 

Your day will include 

1. Financial Accounting – preparing year-end statements, reconciling accounts (e.g. payroll, assets, leases, prepaid expenses, Change for Good income) and supporting continuous improvement of financial procedures. 

2. Systems Administration – helping maintain and improve financial systems to ensure efficient, accurate processes, including expense management and GL integrations. 

3. Payroll – managing our outsourced payroll and salary packaging, ensuring compliance with legislation, answering employee queries, reconciling superannuation payments, and supporting parental leave and benchmarking processes. 

4. Compliance & Reporting – preparing BAS, PAYG and other statutory lodgements, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting to regulators 

5. Treasury – maintaining the investment register, reconciling bank accounts (including USD and Rotary accounts), and processing foreign exchange journals. 

6. Financial Planning & Analysis – contributing to annual budgets, reforecasts, remuneration reviews, and labour analysis. 

We would like you to have the following skills and experience  

• Qualified accountant with ongoing professional membership  

• Proven experience of complex reconciliation work 

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, and experience using Microsoft 365 apps 

• Track record of successful process improvement initiatives including systems configuration  

Personal attributes required for this position

• Attention to detail 

• Process orientated  

• Ability to manage competing and shifting deadlines 

• Strong communication skills  

• Willingness to be hands-on  

• Eagerness to participate in growth and development opportunities 

• Desire to demonstrate leadership qualities 

Desirable: 

• Experience using Sage Intacct or Salesforce ERP/CRM systems 

• Experience with CoPilot, or AI tools 

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia 

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose 

• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector 

• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making 

• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams 

• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support  

• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering  

• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child  

How To Apply 

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format: 

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths 

• Your CV  

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au. 

Applications close Wednesday 17th September
 
All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.