Financial Accountant - Renewable Energy Projects

ECADIN; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiringa is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to support Australian entities and projects from its Sydney office. You will own monthly management accounts, tax compliance, and financial reporting while strengthening controls and systems to enable smarter commercial decisions.

You will collaborate with finance, project and operations teams to deliver accurate numbers, budgets and forecasts in a growing, energy-focused business.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with at least two years' post‑qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
• Solid understanding of Australian tax requirements (GST, FBT and income tax).
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and annual financial statements in an in‑house corporate environment.
• Experience within Energy and/or Construction industries preferred but not essential.
• Proficient with accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB or other ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for Australian entities.
• Prepare Australian tax calculations and filings, including GST, FBT and income tax.
• Lead annual financial statement preparation and support external audits.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation and asset capitalisation.
• Support project budgets, forecasts and reporting by aligning financial and project accounting records.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support annual budgets and monthly or quarterly reforecasts.
• Manage day‑to‑day interactions with the Australian Taxation Office and external advisers.
• Strengthen internal controls and help implement better finance systems and data practices.
• Work closely with project cost controls to maintain accurate coding and accounting treatment.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Xero

MYOB

ERP systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data & AI tooling

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

ERP systems

Job description

Hiringa is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to support Australian entities and projects from its Sydney office. You will own monthly management accounts, tax compliance, and financial reporting while strengthening controls and systems to enable smarter commercial decisions.

You will collaborate with finance, project and operations teams to deliver accurate numbers, budgets and forecasts in a growing, energy-focused business.