ChildFund Australia
Adrian Graham has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Adrian has held various roles in different organizations, starting with PricewaterhouseCoopers where they worked as an Audit Supervisor for six years. Following that, they worked as a Systems Accountant at Credit Lyonnais Rouse Limited before moving on to Trimex Pty Ltd as a Financial Accountant.
In 2004, Adrian joined Elan IT Resource Computing S.L. as a Project Manager and Consultant. After a year, they joined Concern Worldwide, where they served as the Finance Manager HQ and later as the Finance Director. During their time at Concern Worldwide, Adrian managed the financial activities of the organization and was responsible for monthly financial reporting.
In 2011, Adrian joined UNICEF Australia, initially as the Chief Financial Officer and later as the Chief Operations Officer. Adrian played a crucial role in implementing new technologies and driving efficiencies and cost savings across the organization. In 2015, Adrian took on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer before joining ChildFund Australia as the Deputy CEO Operations/Chief Operating Officer. At ChildFund Australia, they are responsible for overall operations and strategic planning.
Overall, Adrian has demonstrated leadership and expertise in finance, operations, and project management across various sectors, including NGOs and corporate organizations.
Adrian Graham has a Post Graduate Diploma in Australian Income Tax Law and Aspects of Company Law from the University of Southern Queensland, completed in 2006. Adrian also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accountancy (Honours Equivalent) from the University of Zimbabwe, completed in 1998. Adrian Graham has a Bachelor of Accounting Science (B.Compt) from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, completed in 1996. Adrian is also a Chartered Accountant, having completed the requirements from both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of South Africa.
ChildFund Australia
ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in developing communities. We partner to create community and systems change which enables vulnerable children and young people, in all their diversity, to assert and realise their rights. Our vision is a world without poverty where all children and young people can say: “I am safe. I am educated. I contribute. I have a future.” ChildFund Australia directly manages and implements programs with a range of local partners in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, and other Pacific nations, and manages projects delivered by partner organisations throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Our work is funded through child and community sponsorship, government grants as well as donations from individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate organisations. ChildFund Australia is a member of the ChildFund Alliance – a global network of 11 organisations which assists nearly 36 million children and their families in 70 countries. ChildFund Australia is a registered charity, a member of the Australian Council for International Development, and fully accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which manages the Australian Government’s overseas aid program.