Senior Finance Partner (International Projects)

Seeking an Accountant – International Projects Lead to uplift financial capability across our organisation and support our international partners....

Why Baptist World Aid

If you have a desire to be part of a passionate, committed, people-oriented organisation that is committed to ending poverty… then you’re in the right place!

Baptist World Aid Australia is an international Christian development organisation working in 24 countries. We partner with like-minded organisations overseas to implement community development and disaster projects that empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty. Last year, our work benefited over 800 000 people.

When you join Baptist World Aid, you’ll become part of a rich, 60-year history. As a valued member of our team, you’ll be integral to achieving our mission of helping Australians tackle the injustice of global poverty.

We’re looking for someone with the know-how, passion, and commitment to inspire our faithful supporters to action on poverty… is it you?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Make a Global Impact With Your Financial Expertise!

Are you an experienced accounting professional passionate about strengthening financial integrity, supporting global partners, and contributing to meaningful international development outcomes? Baptist World Aid is seeking an Accountant – International Projects Lead to uplift financial capability across our organisation and support our international partners.

Key responsibilities

1. Lead International Financial Reviews

• Conduct financial reviews of international partner organisations.
• Provide risk assessments and practical recommendations.
• Conduct partner visits and support external audits.

2. Build Financial Capacity

• Deliver training and coaching to BWAA staff and international partners on budgeting, financial controls, governance, and risk management.
• Provide financial advice to International Program Coordinators and Managers.

3. Compliance and Governance

• Represent Finance function in key internal governance committees.
• Ensure Organisational Compliance with external standards and reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DFAT, ACFID, and other NGO financial compliance requirements.

4. Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting

• Support annual and multi-year budgeting for international programs portfolio.
• Review and advise on partner program budgets and expenditure reports

Essential skills

• Aligned to the Vision and Mission of Baptist World Aid
• Degree in Accounting, Business, or Commerce plus CA/CPA membership.
• 5+ years financial accounting or business partnering experience.
• Strong coaching, relationship building and influencing capability.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in financial reviews, audits, and controls.
• Willingness to travel internationally to developing countries (at least 6 weeks a year)

Desirable skills

• International NGO partner finance experience.
• DFAT/ANCP compliance knowledge.
• Grant budget development and oversight.
• Experience with financial controls in developing countries.

Why work with Baptists World Aid?

We want our people to live life to the full and have developed a range of Better World benefits to create a valued employee experience. Some of the ways we make this possible are;

• Salary sacrificing (part of your pay $15899 is paid tax free, giving you more money in your take home pay)
• Staff Encounter Trips
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New year
• Life Leave
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks paid)
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks
• Ability to purchase annual leave
• Recognition awards
• Flexible and remote work
• Learning and Development support
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplaincy support
• Superannuation Matching Contribution for those eligible

Applications close 31st March 2026. Join us and work with a team as passionate about creating a better world as you are. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so please don't wait until the closing date to apply, we want to hear from you today!

• Please note: Baptist World Aid is a safeguarding organisation and our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our activities. As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to undergo psychometric testing, police checks and working with children checks.

Baptist World Aid Australia values diversity. We are an inclusive workplace that understands the power of diversity and building culture that provides a sense of belonging. We welcome all applicants who meet the position description criteria. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.