Financial Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym on site

Hybrid working

Work from home up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Gentari offers a great CBD location, hybrid flexibility, and a supportive, growth-oriented culture as part of a global renewable energy group.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP and AR processes, including reconciliations, invoicing and payments.
• Complete month-end and year-end closes, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting, audits, BAS/GST compliance and tax obligations.
• 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 and operational efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modelling

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA qualification

Working towards CPA/CA

Tools

SAP FICO

Xero

Job description

Join a global renewable energy business and play a critical role in supporting our finance operations as we continue to grow our renewable energy portfolio across Australia.

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. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a dynamic, fast-growing renewable energy organisation.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a key role across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, financial accounting, compliance, reporting and process improvement.

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.