Finance Manager – ANZ Month-End, Compliance & Leadership

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Finance Manager to support day-to-day financial operations in Australia. The role reports to the Financial Controller and involves coordinating month-end close, statutory reporting, audit support, and ensuring compliance with Group policies and Australian regulations.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller, Global Delivery Centre, Tax, Treasury and Group Finance to review information, manage month-end activities, and lead a small

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified (or working towards).
• 5+ years' experience in financial accounting, financial reporting or finance operations.
• Experience coordinating month-end close processes within a medium or large organisation.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience supporting statutory reporting, audits and compliance activities.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a multinational organisation.
• Experience working with a Global Delivery Centre (GDC) or shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly financial close process for the Australian entities.
• Prepare & review journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Accountants/GDC.
• Prepare monthly management reports and supporting analysis.
• Investigate significant balance sheet and P&L movements and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Review payroll journals and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and support accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure Group reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Global Delivery Centre (GDC).
• Coordinate the timely resolution of finance and accounting queries.
• Support the ongoing development and optimisation of the shared services operating model.
• Work collaboratively with Group Finance and other regional finance teams.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor outstanding reconciling items.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CA or CPA qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Finance Manager to support day-to-day financial operations in Australia. The role reports to the Financial Controller and involves coordinating month-end close, statutory reporting, audit support, and ensuring compliance with Group policies and Australian regulations.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller, Global Delivery Centre, Tax, Treasury and Group Finance to review information, manage month-end activities, and lead a small