Statutory Reporting Lead - Accounting Policy

Statutory Reporting Lead – Accounting Policy UniSuper is a place where brilliant thinkers and passionate people come together. As one of Australia's largest super funds, the work you’ll do with us makes a meaningful difference today and tomorrow for our members, the planet and for you.

We’re proud of our strong heritage in the university sector and our clear purpose to deliver great retirement outcomes for our members. With a values‑led culture and a long‑term mindset, we’re committed to being the best place to work in superannuation.

The opportunity We’re seeking a Statutory Reporting Lead – Accounting Policy to join our Corporate Services division within the Statutory Reporting & Policy team.

In this senior technical role, you’ll lead the development, governance and interpretation of accounting policies across the Fund, ensuring alignment with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), APRA Prudential Standards and relevant legislation.

As a trusted technical advisor, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders and executives, supporting high‑quality statutory and regulatory reporting in a large, complex superannuation environment.

Leading the development and maintenance of accounting policies, position papers and technical guidance

Providing expert technical accounting advice on complex transactions, investments, insurance and fund restructures

Monitoring regulatory and accounting standard changes and leading their implementation

Supporting statutory and regulatory reporting, including complex accounting areas and audit engagement

Building strong relationships across Finance, Investments, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Operations teams

Delivering training and uplift across accounting policy and regulatory interpretation

About you You’re a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys operating at the intersection of policy, regulation and strategic decision‑making. You bring credibility, clarity and confidence when engaging with senior stakeholders.

CA or CPA qualification

Extensive experience in financial governance, ideally from a Big 4 professional services background

Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and APRA regulatory requirements

Experience providing advice on complex accounting matters and preparing high‑quality technical papers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability

Advanced analytical and Excel skills

Experience within superannuation, investment accounting or broader financial services is highly regarded, as is experience supporting regulatory or accounting change initiatives.

What UniSuper offers

A personal development budget of

$1,500

to support your professional growth (annual)

Performance incentive programme

Mental, physical and financial wellbeing initiatives

3 days over Christmas

and

3 days Community & Culture leave

Flexible superannuation contributions up to

17%

20 weeks fully paid parental leave

A hybrid working model, with around

60%

in‑office to support collaboration and connection

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