Job Description
Management Accountant
Pay: $90,000-$130,000 + super (full-time equivalent, experience dependent)
Location: Fairfield
Employment Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week)
Female identified position
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. This part-time role offers the opportunity to support the financial sustainability of a purpose-driven organisation delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed services to Aboriginal women, children and families.
This position works closely with the CFO and plays a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and strategic decision-making across multiple programs and funding streams.
About the Role
As the Management Accountant, you will provide timely, accurate financial reporting and insights that support organisational planning and service delivery. You will work collaboratively with managers and the executive team to strengthen financial controls, improve budget visibility and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
This role is well suited to a commercially minded accountant who enjoys translating financial information for non-finance stakeholders and working within a values-led environment.
Benefits:
- $90,000-$130,000 + super (full-time equivalent, pro rata for 0.6 FTE)
- Part-time role (3 days per week) supporting strong work-life balance
- Opportunity to work within a culturally led, community-focused organisation
- Close collaboration with senior leadership and executive team
- Meaningful role contributing to long-term organisational sustainability
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management reports, cashflow updates and variance analysis
- Deliver program-level financial reporting for managers and executives
- Support annual budgeting and multi-year financial forecasting
- Assist with grant acquittals, funding reports and audit preparation
- Maintain accurate cost allocations across funded programs
- Review general ledger accounts, payroll journals and financial controls
- Support improvements to financial systems, reporting tools and processes
- Provide financial guidance and support to non-finance stakeholders
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Female identified position only
- Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in management accounting, reporting and budgeting
- Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting requirements
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Desirable
- Experience working within not-for-profit or community services environments
- Understanding of grant-funded programs and acquittal processes
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, self-determination and culturally safe practice
This role has been assessed as a special measure under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 and is open to female applicants only. Preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.
We partner with organisations across Victoria to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.
What sets Tradewind apart:
- Specialist consultants with deep sector expertise
- Tailored support throughout the recruitment process
- Clear insight into organisational culture and leadership expectations
- Transparent communication and ongoing post-placement care
We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Management Accountant seeking a part-time role where your expertise will directly support community impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV via the link provided.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, a Working with Children Check and any additional compliance requirements of the organisation.
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