Role:  Senior Finance Officer - Taronga Zoo

Date Posted:  5 Feb 2026
Department:  Finance
Job Req ID:  695
  • Located at Sydney’s Iconic Taronga Zoo, Mosman – Cammeraigal Country
  • Ongoing full-time position
  • TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 3, annual salary package from $95,953 (includes base salary from $84,659 + plus 12% superannuation & leave loading)

 

Taronga Zoo is a truly unique work environment. The Senior Finance Officer role, based at the zoo grounds, will be amongst the zoo operations on a day to day basis.

 

About the role…

This role is responsible for providing accounting support to the Financial Team across both Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

 

This role encompasses a Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!

 

Key Accountabilities…

 

  • Reconcile high volume bank transactions and other general ledger accounts using multiple revenue systems, accurately and within agreed timeframes.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in daily cash receipts, credit card settlements from online and on-site sales through engagement with Taronga’s operation managers and Bank.
  • Present weekly updates to Manager Finance regarding position of bank accounts.
  • Investigate Bank and other key ledger reconciliations on a daily basis and provide clarity in processed transactions.
  • Complete Monthly/Quarterly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
  • Complete early close and end of financial year accounting workpapers as required.

 

About you…

We are looking for candidates that have:

  • Relevant degree qualifications
  • CPA; or working towards
  • Current NSW Paid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

 

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

  • Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
  • Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
  • A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
  • We’re a social team; there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
  • Fitness Passport
  • + more!

 

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application. 

 

  1. Outline your experience in reconciling large volumes of transactions, what were the challenges and how did you overcome them?

 

  1. Provide an example of when you have identified an improvement to an existing process, what was the issue and how did you address it?

 

Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 12 February 2026