Financial Accountant

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

How to Apply

We would love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills

and experience in line with the above by 11.59pm, Tuesday 20th October

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time