Principal Financial Accountant

Our organisation is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join their expanding team in Manly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing core accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cycles.

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing of transactions, maintaining compliance with Australian tax laws, and providing financial reports to management. You will also work closely with various departments to optimise payment cycles and billing structures.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely approvals, payments, and effective three-way matching between purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices.
• Monitor vendor accounts and manage aging reports to guarantee prompt payments while resolving any disputes or discrepancies that may arise.
• Ensure full compliance with GST regulations, withholding tax requirements, and internal financial controls through diligent oversight of all AP activities.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and operations teams to enhance payment cycle efficiency and support seamless business operations.
• Manage billing and collection processes for Accounts Receivable by ensuring timely invoicing, performing customer account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate AR balances.
• Drive collection efforts by monitoring AR aging reports, engaging stakeholders to minimise overdue balances, and conducting credit risk assessments for new and existing customers.
• Optimise billing structures and payment terms through close cooperation with business development and commercial teams to support organisational objectives.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial transactions in line with IFRS and local GAAP by managing month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field demonstrating solid academic grounding in core financial principles.
• CPA or CA qualification (or progress towards certification) reflecting your commitment to professional standards within the industry.
• 5 years' experience in finance or accounting roles within multinational corporations or shared services environments showcasing your familiarity with complex organisational structures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS standards as well as local GAAP requirements ensuring compliance across all reporting activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel along with other financial reporting tools allowing you to deliver high-quality analyses efficiently.
• Exceptional analytical skills combined with meticulous attention to detail so you can identify discrepancies quickly while maintaining data integrity.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities supported by clear communication skills which enable you to build trust-based relationships across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams; proactive approach towards process improvement initiatives.

What sets our company apart:

We are one of Australia's most respected players in the renewable energy sector—driven by a mission to accelerate the transition towards cleaner power sources for communities nationwide. Our portfolio spans solar farms and battery storage projects across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland—delivering tangible benefits not just for clients but also for society at large. Employees enjoy being part of an inclusive workplace culture where collaboration is encouraged at every level; knowledge sharing is prioritised; training opportunities abound; and personal growth is actively supported by approachable leadership teams who value each individual's contribution.