GreenCollar is Australia’s leading ecosystem services project developer and market investor, with over 200 projects spanning 5 million hectares of active conservation as well as a growing international portfolio of work targeting nature-based solutions in carbon abatement, biodiversity conservation, water security and plastics circularity. We aim to prove that the best way to achieve lasting environmental outcomes is to enable markets to direct long-term finance towards sustainable land management practices and ecosystem services.
We work in partnership with farmers, graziers, traditional owners and other land managers to develop high quality, high integrity nature-based projects that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits.
About the role
GreenCollar is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support the finance team on a 12-month parental leave cover. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be integral to the Finance Team’s objective of providing accurate and timely financial information and maintaining compliance with all financial regulations.
The location for the role is flexible but with a preference for Sydney.
Your day-to-day responsibilities at GreenCollar will include:
- Preparing financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensuring compliance with IFRS and other accounting standards
- Managing tax calculations, lodgements, and compliance
- Payroll management
- Resolving technical accounting issues
- Accurately accounting for all trading transactions and positions. This involves ensuring timely processing of trading-related invoices and daily reconciliation of trading accounts, often supported by the Assistant Accountant
- Providing detailed financial information and explanations
- Assisting in preparing variance analysis reports and compiling supporting documentation for financial reports
- Maintaining organized and up-to-date financial records
Skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- CA or CPA (or currently working towards)
- Experience in preparing financial statements and performing balance sheet reconciliations
- A strong understanding of IFRS and other accounting standards, ensuring compliance
- Experience with tax calculations, lodgements, and compliance
- Experience in accounting for trading transactions is highly desirable given the team’s support for profitable trading operations
- Proficiency in advanced Excel and accounting software
- Accuracy in monthly reconciliations and IFRS compliance are key performance indicators for this role
- The ability to resolve technical accounting issues and handle complex accounting tasks
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with non-financial team members
Why join GreenCollar?
- A dynamic, growing and innovative leader in the Ecosystem Services market space
- Flexible and hybrid work environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Supportive and dedicated team environment
- Wellbeing leave
- Volunteer leave
- Regular social club activities and events (in person/online)
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment as we believe a diverse and varied workforce is an asset to our company and crucial to our long-term success.
Next steps
If you can see a future with us, then apply by clicking on the link and submitting your resume and covering letter.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to our friendly Human Resources team via [email protected] .
If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered.
Application close COB, Friday 23 June 2025.
