Job Description

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About Geely:

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• Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation.

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• Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin.

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• With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide.

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• 30,000+ engineers & designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S., and Germany.

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• 4,000+ sales/service locations worldwide.

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• Fortune Global 500 company for 13 consecutive years.

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• Pioneering AI-driven automotive solutions with one of the largest cloud computing centers (1.02 Exaflops/sec).

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• Geely’s Geespace launched 20 satellites to enable safe autonomous driving.

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• World-class digitalisation and AI-driven manufacturing.

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• Mission & Vision: A Sustainable Future, A Better World

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• Core Value: Truth-seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative

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• Culture: Achiever, Problem-Solving, Benchmarking, Compliance

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Why Join Us:

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• Opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing automotive brand.

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• Exposure to both local operations and international group reporting.

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• Supportive and collaborative finance team with growth opportunities.

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• Competitive salary and professional development support.

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About the Role:

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• We are seeking a Financial Accountant with a strong background in professional services (e.g., Big 4 or mid-tier firm) to join our growing finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting month-end close, statutory reporting, audit processes and tax compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Month-End & Reporting

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• Prepare month-end journals including accruals, prepayments,



and reclassifications.

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• Perform GL reconciliations and variance analyses.

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• Support preparation of monthly management reporting and analysis for leadership.

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Financial Statements & Audit

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• Prepare annual General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS) in accordance with AASB/IFRS.

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• Coordinate year-end statutory audit with external auditors, ensuring timely completion and clean audit outcomes.

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• Maintain supporting documentation and schedules for all balance sheet items.

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Tax & Compliance

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• Prepare BAS, FBT, and payroll tax returns in a timely and accurate manner.

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• Support annual income tax return preparation and liaise with external tax advisors.

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Process Improvement & Controls

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• Assist in streamlining finance processes and strengthening internal controls.

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• Support ERP integration and data reconciliation between systems.

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• Contribute to documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

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Preferred competencies:

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• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance.

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• Working towards CA/CPA.

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• 2–5 years of experience in business services at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm.

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• Strong knowledge of AASB/IFRS, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.

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• Hands-on experience with BAS, FBT, and income tax return preparation.

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• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Pentana).

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• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a quick-paced environment.

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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Office & Transport:

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• The primary workplace is based in Sydney at our newly renovated modern office with electric adjustable sit-stand desks.

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• Only a 4 mins walk from Macquarie Park Metro station to our office, easy driving access via A3, Epping Rd, and M2 nearby.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Geely Auto Australia
📍 Sydney