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About the role:
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Reporting to our External Reporting Lead, you will be responsible for assisting in developing and delivering policy and thought leadership initiatives in the areas of financial reporting and non-financial reporting, including environmental, social and governance (ESG). Activities undertaken by the Technical Advisor will be aimed at fulfilling organisational objectives and supporting the Policy and Advocacy team in furthering research, policy and advocacy activities, developing guidance and stakeholder engagement on behalf of CPA Australia and its members.
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Your key duties will include:
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- Identifying key issues of relevance to CPA Australia members and of public interest
- Assist with developing policy positions on relevant issues in consultation with the External Reporting Lead, other Policy and Advocacy team members, CPA Australia management and members
- Provide analysis and feedback on policy developments including standards and legislative proposals developed by governments, standard-setters, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders
- Initiate or undertake research activities to enhance CPA Australiaâs reputation as a thought leader and to further the member and public interest
- Develop and present information through various communication channels including presentations, webinars and podcasts.
- Briefings for the President, Board, CEO, Chief of Policy Standards and External Affairs, the Reporting and Assurance (RA) and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Centres of Excellence and others as relevant
- Engagement with members through the RA and ESG Centres of Excellence
- Supporting the External Reporting Lead on financial reporting policy matters and the ESG Lead on sustainability reporting and other ESG matters.
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About you:
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- Experience in a technical accounting or similar role
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and develop key stakeholder relationships and to maintain existing key stakeholder relationships
- Degree in accounting, economics, finance or related discipline
- CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification or working towards it (required)
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Why we love working here:Â
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- We are a Values led organisation, weâ¯Create opportunity,â¯Pursue excellence,â¯Achieve togetherÂ
- Health and Wellbeing sessions, learning labs, generous reward and recognition program.Â
- The people, you'll work with like-minded and talented colleagues who aspire to be the best.Â
- Our members, they are at the heart of everything that we do.Â
- Hybrid working, spend at least two days a week in the office and choose where you spend the other three.Â
- Busy, fast paced, and we are passionate about what we do.Â
- Paid parental, volunteer, study leave, and the ability to purchase additional leave.Â
- Annual incentive schemeÂ
- Learning & Professional Development opportunitiesÂ
- We are global, so global mindsets are encouraged.Â
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About Us:Â
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CPA Australia is Australiaâs leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 173,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.Â
We are values-based organisation underpinned by theâ¯CPA Australia Way,â¯which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.Â
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How do I Apply?
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Click Apply Now  to submit your application for this opportunity.
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To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers
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