Job Description

Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders.

Closing Date: 13th August 2026

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier

• Join Rest, a purpose-led organisation helping Australians achieve a better retirement.
• Leadership role ensuring the financial accounting team deliver the financial reporting obligations for Rest.
• Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne Located | Hybrid working - blend of CBD Office & Remote

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Role

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise (SME) to ensure the financial accounting team

deliver the financial reporting obligations for Rest, trustee and investment special purpose

vehicles (corporate entities as well as trusts) ensuring best practice financial controls are

implemented and are aligned with the Rest strategy.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial reports and tax-related returns for Rest Group entities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, accounting standards and internal Rest policies. Provide technical accounting leadership on complex accounting matters, accounting papers, and supporting Board, Audit & Finance Committee and executive reporting.
• Manage financial reporting controls, audit processes and reporting timetables across Rest Group entities, ensuring timely delivery of financial reporting obligations and governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with administrators, custodians, auditors and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of financial reporting obligations and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and team capability development by implementing better systems, processes and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls and enhance the quality of financial reporting deliverables.
• Lead, coach and develop finance staff to build team capability, accountability, motivation and efficiency in delivering financial reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Commerce (Accounting major preferred)
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Commitment to ongoing development in regulatory reporting, risk, and financial governance.

Required experience, understanding or credentials including

• Prior experience in a similar role within the financial services, professional services, or superannuation sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of the superannuation industry and its regulatory framework.
• Proven experience in financial, regulatory, and tax reporting for super funds.
• Strong research and analytical capability with practical problem‑solving.
• Skilled in applying accounting standards and financial policies to operations.
• Experience in operational risk management and broader risk initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering of delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Prior leadership experience advantageous

Additional Information

Benefits

Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
• Meeting free breaks (Rest Stops)
• Income Protection Insurance
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours)

If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

*Funds under management as at 30 June 2023. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier