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Finance Specialist

Hnry - Sydney, NSW, Australia - In-office

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Salary: AUD 80,000 - 95,000 / annual

Hnry is a fast-growing fintech platform operating across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This is a hands-on operational finance role supporting the Australian entity's day-to-day financial operations and strategic growth. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, oversee bookkeeping, and prepare monthly management accounts and budget variance analysis. Key responsibilities include supporting Australian tax compliance (GST, PAYG withholding, fringe benefits tax, payroll tax) and BAS lodgements in coordination with external advisors. You'll assist with statutory financial statement preparation, payroll processing, and treasury activities including bank account monitoring, intercompany cash allocation, and term deposit management. You will work closely with external bookkeepers, auditors, and advisors, as well as department managers across the business. You'll identify process improvements, draft financial policies appropriate for a scaling startup, and explore opportunities to use AI tools to automate routine finance tasks. Additional responsibilities include supporting annual insurance and workers' compensation renewals, transfer pricing documentation, and intangible asset accounting (including engineering time capitalization tracking). You'll report to the Internal Finance Manager and participate in regular budget review meetings with department leaders. The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, process improvement, and collaboration across the organization in a fast-paced environment. REQUIREMENTS: - Qualification in finance, accounting, or related field - Experience in accounting, audit, or tax - Currently working towards or planning to complete CPA, CA, or CFA - Strong communication, customer-service, organizational, and interpersonal skills - Ability to prioritize and work proactively in fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team - Demonstrated problem-solving skills and willingness to drive process improvements - Genuine curiosity about AI and its application to finance/accounting; comfort adopting new tools and technology - Team-player mindset with capacity to collaborate across company while managing autonomous tasks BONUS QUALIFICATIONS: - Familiarity with Australian tax and compliance obligations (GST, PAYG, FBT, payroll tax, BAS lodgements) - Examples of using AI or automation to streamline finance processes - Previous payroll experience, particularly Australian payroll and superannuation obligations - Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, or outsourced bookkeepers - Experience within a financial institution or as self-employed (freelancing, contracting)

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