23 October 2026 • 1 minute read
The top performers in corporate accounting have been named as winners in the second annual Corporate Accountant Awards.
Accounting Times is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Corporate Accountant Awards and honour Australia’s most outstanding in-house accounting professionals and teams.
Click here to view all the winners.
The winners were recognised on a national platform for their outstanding achievements throughout the year and for driving innovation, delivering insights, and making a substantial impact on their organisations.
A total of 26 winners were chosen out of almost 90 finalists across 19 individual and seven group categories.
Individual winners included executives from the University of Sydney and KS Environmental, as well corporate accountants spanning different sectors, including agri<a href="https://bitcomme.com/from-classroom-ideas-to-business-ventures/” title=”From classroom ideas to business ventures”>business, education, healthcare, infrastructure, materials, and manufacturing, as well as those in the not-for-profit sector and professional services.
Other winners included a financial analyst, financial controller, financial manager, and internal company auditor.
Several groups were also celebrated for their exceptional performance, including teams from Prospa, Contemporary Catering, and Certis Australia, while the University of Sydney was awarded trophies in two group categories.
Finance teams perform a fundamental role for organisations by providing critical financial insights, ensuring compliance, and forecasting potential risks.
The Corporate Accountant Awards showcased individuals and groups ensuring compliance, and contributing to the long-term success of their organisation through financial excellence.
The awards shone a light on the exceptional achievements of individuals and teams at every level, from senior executives to rising stars, and from chief financial officers to accounts payable officers and payroll officers.
The internal review team of Accounting Times’ parent company, Momentum Media, checked every submission for completeness and eligibility. Submissions that met the minimum requirements proceeded to the full judging panel for evaluation.
The judging panel then convened to review all shortlisted submissions against the published criteria. Finalists were selected based on the strength of their written submissions and supporting evidence.
In the final stage, the judging panel deliberated and selected a winner in each category. The decision was based solely on the evidence presented in the submission. There was no interview component, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
To browse through the complete winners’ list, click here.
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Malavika Santhebennur is a journalist on the accounting titles at Momentum Media, Accountants Daily and Accounting Times. She writes news about the accounting industry, regulatory changes, compliance, and the wider accounting landscape. Prior to this, Malavika wrote across several brands in Momentum Media and covered a range of industries, including mortgages, broking, law, real estate, wealth, space, aviation, and defence.
Before joining Momentum Media in 2019, Malavika wrote for Money Management and Super Review, with a focus on financial services, wealth, and superannuation.
