Company Overview

Our client is a privately owned investment platform operating across private equity, credit, and real estate.
With a centralised shared services model, the business supports a diverse portfolio of entities and is focused on long-term value creation through disciplined investment strategies.
This is an opportunity to join a growing finance team in a broad, technically strong role with exposure across financial reporting, tax, and group structures.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will play a key role across financial control, statutory reporting, and tax compliance for a complex multi-entity group (~150 entities).
Working closely with the CFO and Head of Tax, Risk & Governance, you will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and the effective delivery of reporting obligations across the Group.
This role is best suited to a technically strong accountant looking to step into industry, with a focus on true accounting and tax ownership rather than commercial FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes across all entities
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards
• Manage inter-entity reconciliations and complex group structures
• Coordinate income tax returns, BAS/GST, and FBT compliance
• Support tax provisioning and tax effect accounting
• Maintain the tax compliance calendar and liaise with external advisors
• Manage the external audit process and act as key contact for auditors
• Oversee finance operations including AP, AR, and general ledger processes
• Review outputs from offshore finance support team and ensure quality and timeliness
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Support finance transformation and system improvement initiatives

The Candidate

You will ideally come from a mid-tier accounting firm (Business Services / Private Clients), looking to make your first move into industry.
You will bring:

• Strong technical accounting and tax compliance experience
• Experience working across multi-entity structures (companies, trusts, groups)
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• A high attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
• The ability to manage processes and review work across a broader team structure

Qualifications

• CA / CPA qualified (or near completion)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5–8 years’ experience in accounting, tax, or financial reporting
• Experience within mid-tier accounting firm or similar environment

How to Apply

To apply online, click the link below.
For further information, please contact Alex Cox at acox@sharpandcarter.com.au