Statutory Reporting Lead - Accounting Policy

Statutory Reporting Lead - Accounting Policy

About Us

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. Key aspects of the role

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. You'll bring: 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

We take a long‑term outlook and invest in our people's development and wellbeing. In addition to meaningful work, we offer: A personal development budget of

$1,500

to support your professional growth Performance incentive program 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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