Financial Accountant

Gentari; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym on site

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gentari is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Australian finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will contribute to a fast-growing renewable energy business with exposure to accounting, reporting, compliance and process improvements.

You will manage end-to-end AP/AR, month-end close, tax obligations, asset registers and project reporting, with potential for Power BI development and SAP initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA or CA or actively pursuing qualification.
• Approximately 5+ years' accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with IFRS, GAAP, GST, WHT and corporate tax.
• Experience with SAP FICO and Xero is beneficial.
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities; financial modelling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP and AR processes, including reconciliations, invoicing, collections and payment cycles.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting, audits, BAS preparation, GST compliance and tax obligations, including Project Development Assets.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and assist with project spend reporting.
• Project reporting with potential to develop PowerBi reports.
• Support SAP implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve financial controls, reporting and operational efficiency.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Tax regulations

Excel skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Large organisation experience

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA qualified

Tools

SAP FICO

Xero

Job description

We’re hiring! Financial Accountant - Renewable Energy

Location: Sydney, CBD

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months

Are you a finance professional looking to make an impact in the clean energy transition? Join Gentari and help shape the future of sustainable energy while advancing your career in a high-growth environment.

About Gentari

Gentari is a global clean‑energy provider expanding across Australia. We develop, own and operate utility‑scale renewable generation and storage assets. As Gentarians, our passion for sustainability fuels our mission to solve the world's most pressing energy needs.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Australian finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing renewable energy business while gaining exposure to a broad range of financial accounting, reporting, compliance and process improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP and AR processes, including reconciliations, invoicing, collections and payment cycles.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting, audits, BAS preparation, GST compliance and tax obligations, including Project Development Assets.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and assist with project spend reporting.
• Project reporting with potential to develop PowerBi reports.
• Support SAP implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve financial controls, reporting and operational efficiency.

About You

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualified (or working towards qualification).
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Background in renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy-related industries is an added advantage
• Experience within a large organisation, multinational or shared services environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations (GST, WHT, and corporate tax).
• SAP FICO experience highly regarded; Xero experience also beneficial.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills with strong analytical capability.
• Financial Modelling experience a plus
• Ability to work autonomously while building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with large company processes, approvals, and work culture.
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship required.

Why Join Gentari?

• Purpose-driven organisation focused on the energy transition.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Flexible and empowering work environment.
• Exposure to large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Great CBD location, modern office with free gym on site
• Flexible hybrid working, with the ability to work from home up to 2 days per week