Finance Manager (Global Technology)

Sydney, NSW

A Leadership Role in a Global Technology Business

Are you a CA/CPA qualified finance leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and possesses the calm demeanour to manage complex projects? We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to oversee the entire financial accounting function for a major global technology and engineering organisation. This pivotal role requires technical tax and IFRS expertise and the ability to manage a small team while ensuring absolute compliance and efficiency.

About the Company

Join a prominent Australian-based global technology and engineering company that provides mission-critical solutions and services worldwide. The organisation is known for its commitment to engineering excellence, operational integrity, and its involvement in large-scale, complex projects. Working within a stable, international structure, the company offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where attention to detail and rigorous compliance are paramount to operational success.

Role Description

This is an essential, highly hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. You will be responsible for the preparation and oversight of all financial accounting information of the company. You will manage a team of three and be the key driver of compliance, process, and control. This requires a patient and calm demeanour to handle the complex, project-based environment and the flexibility to "roll with the punches" as priorities shift. Your technical expertise in IFRS and tax will be critical, as will your soft skills in managing internal and external relationships.

This permanent position is located in Sydney and requires the successful candidate to be an Australian Citizen and either have or be able to gain a Baseline security clearance (Tier 2).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting activities, including any proposed changes and subsequent implementation.
• Manage a small team, overseeing all functions pertaining to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and daily banking.
• Ensure tax compliance, including monthly GST reporting/BAS, annual FBT, annual Income Tax Returns, and all Transfer Pricing reporting.
• Prepare and review revenue recognition over time in line with IFRS15.
• Lead the monthly and yearly financial period end processes, including payroll/superannuation reconciliations, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and project settlement oversight.
• Prepare the financial year-end Financial Statements and manage the conduct of external financial audits.
• Manage the opening and closing of accounting periods within SAP.
• Update the Finance Risk Register on a monthly basis.
• Provide financial reporting to all interested parties.

Qualifications & Skills

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Australian Citizenship is required to obtain the necessary security clearance.
• SAP experience.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team and maintain internal/external relationships.
• Experience in a large project based industry (highly regarded).
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in a similar financial administration/management role will be highly regarded.
• Fluency in Spanish (nice to have).

If you are a CA/CPA qualified leader with the required security eligibility and a passion for financial rigour in a project-based environment, we encourage you to apply.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.