Finance Manager

The Polyglot Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polyglot Group, on behalf of a growing international renewable energy business, seeks a proactive Finance Manager in Sydney. You will lead multi-entity accounting for Australian assets and collaborate with an international finance team to drive accurate reporting for Australian operations.

Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will oversee month-end closes across Australian entities, support group consolidation, ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and GST/BAS, and coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification preferred.
• 5–8 years of financial accounting and reporting experience in Australia.
• Experience with group consolidation and intercompany reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and GST/BAS.
• Ability to manage deliverables independently with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing across multiple Australian entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and adjustments.
• Deliver financial reporting packages for local management and Group Finance.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure compliance with AASB and policies.
• Review BAS/GST obligations and support tax reporting with external advisers.
• Coordinate annual audits and respond to auditor queries.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting (AP/AR/GL) and coach junior staff.
• Collaborate to standardise finance operations across Australian entities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Group consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

GST/BAS knowledge

Job description

Our client is a growing international renewable energy business with a strong pipeline of projects across Australia. They have continued to expand their local presence and build a high-performing team to support their long-term growth ambitions in the Australian market.

Due to continued business growth, they are seeking a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to join their growing Australian Finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Lead, this role offers excellent exposure to multi-entity financial reporting, renewable energy project accounting, and collaboration with an international finance team, while playing a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business's Australian operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes across multiple Australian entities, including project SPVs.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and coordinate group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidation adjustments.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting packages for local management and Group Finance.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, resolve routine reporting issues and ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and Group accounting policies.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Review BAS/GST reporting and other applicable Australian tax compliance obligations.
• Support corporate income tax reporting and related matters in collaboration with external tax advisers.
• Coordinate annual financial audits, including audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to auditor queries.

Finance Operations & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities performed by team members, including AP/AR, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior finance team members.
• Support the integration and standardisation of finance operations across the business's Australian entities.
• Collaborate with the Finance Lead, Australia, Group Finance and other stakeholders to resolve accounting matters, communicate progress and elevate significant issues.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualified (CA preferred).
• 5-8 years of strong working experience in financial accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting within an Australian business environment.
• Experience in group consolidation, intercompany accounting and reporting across multiple legal entities.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, GST/BAS and relevant statutory reporting requirements.
• Ability to independently manage accounting and reporting deliverables, prioritise competing deadlines and resolve issues.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, property development or other project-based industries.
• Experience with project SPVs, intercompany financing arrangements and development expenditure.
• Experience supporting external audits and coordinating with tax advisers.
• Experience improving accounting processes, reporting procedures or finance systems.
• Fluent Mandarin language skills are essential for effective communication with the overseas head office.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international renewable energy organisation.
• Broad exposure to complex multi-entity and project-based accounting.
• A genuine opportunity to step into a leadership role and influence business growth.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Long-term career development within a high-growth sector.