Finance Manager, Renewable Energy Projects (Australia)

Polyglot Group; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Polyglot Group is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to join our Australian finance team, supporting multi‑entity reporting, project accounting for renewable energy assets, and collaboration with an international finance function. Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will oversee month‑end close, consolidation, tax compliance, and drive process improvements across Australia entities to enable growth.

This is a hands‑on leadership role offering scope to mentor junior staff and shape financial

Formación

• 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 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

CA or CPA qualified

Descripción del empleo

Polyglot Group is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to join our Australian finance team, supporting multi‑entity reporting, project accounting for renewable energy assets, and collaboration with an international finance function. Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will oversee month‑end close, consolidation, tax compliance, and drive process improvements across Australia entities to enable growth.

This is a hands‑on leadership role offering scope to mentor junior staff and shape financial