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8 results for Accounting Manager in Sydney, New South Wales

Assistant Accountant - clear pathway to Accountant
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 80000 - 93000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Assistant Accountant to join their team based in Sydney CBD. We are looking for someone with strong accounts payable background that is eager to grow their career into Accountant in the next 6 months. This role directly reports to the Finance Manager. </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><ul><li>Accounts payable invoicing and PO management</li><li>Maintain accurate CAPEX registers by project, asset, and cost code.</li><li>Monitor CAPEX spend against budgets and report variances.</li><li>Prepare CAPEX reporting and budget-to-actual analysis for Finance Manager.</li><li>Support month-end CAPEX processes including accruals, cut-off, and capitalisation.</li><li>Provide CAPEX schedules and data for audits and reporting.</li><li>Raise CAPEX purchase orders and process invoices/payments in Yardi.</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders and contractors to resolve PO and payment queries.</li><li>Assist with finance team activities and continuous process improvements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li> Accounting, Finance or Business qualification, or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>Strong experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable role.</li><li>Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage large data sets and registers.</li><li>Experience in property or infrastructure environments would be a plus.</li><li>High attention to detail with strong reconciliation, reporting, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000006PGXZ">06800-0013399901</a>)</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is an on-site position.</strong></p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWljaGFlbGEuS3Vkcm9ub3ZhLjc5MzUyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-11T05:50:12Z
FP&A Manager | High Growth Non-Bank Lender
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 160000 - 180000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p>Are you an entrepreneurial FP&amp;A Manager looking for a role with real impact, broad exposure, and a seat at the table? This growing, fast‑paced financial services business is expanding its footprint and is looking for a proactive finance professional to help drive performance across multiple regions.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a lean, high-performing team where your analysis directly influences credit strategy, product profitability, treasury decisions, and overall business direction. If you enjoy variety, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to step into a genuinely commercial role, this will suit you perfectly.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, portfolio analytics, and month-end performance. You'll partner closely with Product, Collections and Origination teams, influencing decisions from pricing to credit risk and portfolio yield.</p><p><strong>This role offers:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>End-to-end ownership</strong> across budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis</li><li><strong>Direct involvement in strategic decision-making</strong> across credit, pricing, and product</li><li><strong>Cross-regional exposure</strong> across multiple international markets</li><li><strong>A blend of commercial analysis and core finance responsibilities</strong></li><li><strong>The chance to shape reporting automation and system improvements</strong></li><li><strong>Variety and visibility in a small, agile team</strong> - no "staying in your lane" here</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting and monthly forecasting across revenue, costs, originations and impairments</li><li>Deliver variance analysis, insights and scenario modelling to support decision-making</li><li>Manage short and long-term cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning</li><li>Monitor funding, covenants and support treasury and FX exposure analysis</li><li>Provide month-end performance reporting, commentary and KPI tracking</li><li>Analyse regional and product profitability to identify risks and opportunities</li><li>Oversee portfolio performance including impairments, arrears and credit trends</li><li>Support pricing, yield optimisation and commercial decision-making</li><li>Build business cases, track ROI and support strategic initiatives</li><li>Drive automation, improve reporting and support broader finance activities</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified with a degree in Accounting, Finance or similar</li><li>Experience in financial services - ideally consumer lending or personal credit</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management capability</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills</li><li>Commercially curious, analytical, and confident partnering with non-finance teams</li><li>Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-moving environment with broad responsibility</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance - not just produce reports - this environment will give you that platform. You'll work closely with decision-makers, gain broad exposure across the business, and develop in both commercial and technical finance.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p><em>Reference Number: (</em><em>06800-0013390866</em><em>)</em></p><h4><strong>This is a </strong>on-site <strong>position.</strong></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLktpbmdzdG9uLjE4NzkwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-26T00:35:28Z
Senior Finance Manager/Controller - Part time
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 165000 - 165000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller (Part-Time)</strong></p><p><br /><strong> Sydney CBD, 3 days per week</strong></p><p> </p><p>An established Australian not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function in a small, collaborative team.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, this position has end-to-end responsibility for finance and oversight of financial governance.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the finance function including GL, payroll, AP, AR and expense management</li><li>Preparing monthly financial statements, budgets and forecasts</li><li>Cashflow monitoring and financial reporting</li><li>Oversight of scholarship and program payments</li><li>Reviewing financial reporting from external program partners</li><li>Managing month-end, year-end and external audit processes</li><li>Preparing Board and Committee financial reporting</li><li>Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements including ATO and ASIC</li><li>Maintaining strong financial controls, policies and internal processes</li><li>Supporting organisational projects and operational initiatives where required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> </p><p>We are seeking a hands-on finance professional comfortable operating autonomously in a small team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal background includes:</strong></p><ul><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Big 4 trained or strong financial accounting background</li><li>Strong experience across financial reporting, month-end and audit</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement</li></ul><p> </p><p>Experience with Xero is beneficial.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Working Arrangement:</strong></p><ul><li>Part-time role - 3 days per week</li><li>Sydney CBD location</li><li>Typically 3 days in the office (Tuesdays required)</li><li>Fridays generally non-working day</li><li>Flexibility for the right candidate</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible part-time structure suited to professionals seeking balance</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team and Board</li><li>Well-funded organisation with long-term stability</li><li>Broad role with exposure beyond core finance</li></ul><p> </p><p>For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Will Cannaby at Robert Half <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06800-0013398091</p><p> </p><p>This is a part time on-site position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2lsbC5jYW5uYWJ5Ljc1MDg3LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-11T21:40:17Z
Senior Finance Manager - Contract - Inner South
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Contract/Temporary
  • 720 - 720 AUD / Daily
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>This organisation is a leading company with strong national presence. The role sits within a small finance team and allows exposure to leadership responsibilities. </strong><strong>The right candidate will have a strong background operating at a Senior Finance Manager level with strong hands on technically accounting skills and ability to lead on strategic initiatives as well</strong><strong>.</strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About you:</span></em></strong></p><ul><li><em>CA or CPA Qualified</em></li><li>·<em>Strong communication skills</em></li><li><em>Ability to lead and direct a team</em></li><li><em>Full right to work in Australia</em></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Experience fostering a collaborative and service-oriented environment in the team</li><li>Oversees day-to-day financial operations, including financial reporting and month-end close</li><li>Coordinates budgeting, forecasting, and monitors cash flow and working capital</li><li>Ensures compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and audit readiness</li><li>Supervises payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and maintains strong financial controls</li><li>Drives continuous improvement in financial systems and processes</li><li>Serves as a business partner to internal stakeholders, providing practical financial guidance</li><li>Supports projects and initiatives as directed by leadership</li><li>Leads team development and conducts performance reviews</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000006U20v">06800-0013405033</a>)</p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>hybrid</strong> position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/b2xpdmlhLmdyb3V0LjE5ODE2LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-19T04:44:28Z
Financial Crime Manager | Wholesale Bank | Mandarin
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 135000 - 155000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p>An established international banking institution is seeking an experienced <strong>Financial Crime Manager</strong> to join its Sydney-based compliance function.</p><p>This is a senior second-line role with broad oversight across AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery &amp; corruption programs. Reporting to the Head/Director of Financial Crime, you will play a key role in strengthening financial crime frameworks, enhancing quality assurance practices, and supporting ongoing regulatory compliance initiatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers significant autonomy and visibility, with responsibility for driving continuous improvement across financial crime controls, quality assurance, and risk assessment frameworks. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring robust compliance standards are upheld.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design, enhancement, and execution of financial crime QA programs across transactional and BAU activities</li><li>Conduct and oversee risk assessments and control testing to ensure effectiveness of AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks</li><li>Provide documented assurance and support audit and regulatory review processes</li><li>Maintain and enhance financial crime policies, procedures, and training materials</li><li>Partner with first line stakeholders to provide clear, practical compliance guidance</li><li>Deliver financial crime training and promote a strong risk and compliance culture</li><li>Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight within the financial crime team</li><li>Support ongoing system and process improvements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be a senior financial crime professional with strong second-line experience and the ability to operate with independence and sound judgement.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years' experience in AML/CTF or Financial Crime Compliance (second line preferred)</li><li>Strong knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, sanctions regimes, KYC obligations, and regulatory expectations as they related to corporate/ wholesale banking</li><li>Experience leading QA programs, control testing, or risk assessments</li><li>Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders</li><li>High attention to detail with strong written and analytical skills</li><li>Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Law, or related discipline</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Senior-level exposure within a globally important bank</li><li>Broad scope across multiple financial crime risk themes</li><li>Opportunity to shape and enhance compliance frameworks</li><li>Permanent position with competitive remuneration</li></ul><p> </p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: </em>06800-0013391860</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><h4><strong>This is a </strong>on-site <strong>position.</strong></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLktpbmdzdG9uLjkxNzczLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-02T23:32:40Z
Accounts Officer
  • North Ryde, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 70000 - 80000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>Accounts Officer | North Ryde<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> </span></strong><br /> <br /><strong>Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Super (depending on experience)</strong><br /> <strong>2 Days Work From Home (after training)</strong></p><p><br />Are you looking to join a growing organisation where your development is genuinely prioritised?</p><p>We are partnering with a rapidly expanding, multi-site specialist services organisation in healthcare that continues to invest in its people, systems, and technology. This opportunity offers stability, structured training, and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative finance team.</p><p>Reporting to an experienced and approachable Finance Manager, you will join a close-knit team of six and gain valuable exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Receivable (AR)</strong></p><ul><li>Allocate AR payments accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Post entries to the Cash Receipts Journal</li><li>Maintain and update the Daily Allocation File</li><li>Manage and update the Collection Bible</li><li>Process client refunds and staff debt reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable (AP)</strong></p><ul><li>Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage the AP email inbox and respond to supplier queries</li><li>Prepare and process supplier payment runs</li><li>Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Banking &amp; Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and reporting</li><li>Reconcile credit card transactions and ensure accurate coding</li></ul><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare payment summaries and support month-end close</li><li>Process and review employee expense reimbursements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About You</span></strong></p><p>We are looking for a motivated and professional team player who brings:</p><ul><li>A degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>2+ years' experience in a similar Accounts Officer / AP / AR role</li><li>Solid understanding of AR/AP processes and reconciliations</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Experience with accounting systems (MS Dynamics Business Central highly regarded)</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders<br /> </li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What's in it for you? </span></strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid flexibility (2 days WFH once trained)</li><li>Exposure across both AP and AR for broader development</li><li>Ongoing investment in systems and process improvements</li><li>Supportive, team-oriented environment with genuine mentoring</li></ul><p><br /> If you are currently in an AP-focused role and ready for broader exposure, structured mentoring, and long-term growth within an expanding organisation, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><strong>Interviews are commencing shortly.</strong></p><p>Applicants can reach out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> directly with their updated CV.</p><p><em>Reference Number: </em><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000005szDJ"><em>06800-0013366466</em></a></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid OR remote OR on-site <strong>position.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WWFuaS5Cb3JtYW5zLjgxMjg5LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-02-26T21:07:26Z
Outsourced CFO - International Advisory Firm
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 200000 - 225000 AUD / Yearly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>CFO (Outsourced / Advisory) - Sydney</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a leading startup-focused accounting and CFO firm working with some of Australia's most ambitious founders and high-growth businesses.</p><p> </p><p>We're looking for a commercially minded CFO to support a portfolio of startup and scaleup clients across Sydney and nationally. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll act as the most senior finance voice, partnering directly with founders and leadership teams to drive performance and growth.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the owners and co-founders of this very well resourced, global advisory business, you'll manage 8-12 existing clients at a time and have the option to grow by business development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the lead CFO for a portfolio of startup and scaleup clients, technology focussed industries</li><li>Partner closely with founders on strategy, cash flow, runway, pricing and hiring decisions</li><li>Own forecasting, budgeting, board reporting and investor-ready financials</li><li>Support capital raises, debt funding, grants and M&amp;A activity where relevant</li><li>Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight</li><li>Work closely with internal accounting, tax, R&amp;D and advisory teams</li><li>Represent the firm within the Sydney startup ecosystem</li><li>Contribute to new client relationships through your network and industry engagement</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced CFO or senior finance leader, ideally within high-growth or startup environments.</li><li>Experience in a consulting environment or ex CA firm</li><li>Comfortable operating as the most senior finance stakeholder in a business</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence founders and executives</li><li>Experience with fundraising, investor engagement and board reporting</li><li>Clear communicator, able to simplify complexity and drive decisions</li><li>Well-connected in the Sydney market, or motivated to build a strong network</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why join</strong></p><ul><li>Work with high-growth, venture-backed and founder-led businesses</li><li>High-impact role with autonomy and variety across multiple clients</li><li>Exposure to the heart of Australia's startup ecosystem</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Sydney business</li><li>Collaborative, high-performing team environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Will Cannaby at Robert Half <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p> </p><p>This is a remote role but you're required to reside in Sydney.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2lsbC5jYW5uYWJ5Ljg1MTU3LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-26T06:19:13Z
Head of Legal | Banking & Finance | 12 Month FTC
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 200000 - 250000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p> </p><p>A leading funds management firm are seeking a senior lawyer to step into a Head of Legal role on a 12-month FTC.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad, commercially focused in-house leadership role, working closely with the General Counsel and senior investment teams. You'll be advising on complex financing transactions, supporting governance and compliance frameworks, and playing a key role in the continued growth of a high-performing investment platform.</p><p>The business manages multi-billion-dollar assets across a diversified investment platform, offering strong exposure to sophisticated transactions and strategic initiatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This role sits at the centre of the business, partnering with investment, operations and senior leadership teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Transactional &amp; Commercial Legal Support</strong></p><ul><li>Advising on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of financing transactions, including loan and security documentation</li><li>Supporting investment teams on deal structuring, regulatory considerations and enforcement or workout scenarios</li><li>Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial and investment-related agreements</li><li>Managing legal risk across the business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Strategic &amp; Growth Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li>Advising on new investment products and fund structures</li><li>Supporting capital raising and expansion initiatives</li><li>Providing legal input on complex transactions and strategic opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Governance &amp; Board Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting board and committee processes, including preparation of board materials</li><li>Working closely with senior leadership and independent directors to maintain strong governance standards</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Compliance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with internal compliance stakeholders to ensure the business meets legal and regulatory obligations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>External Counsel Management</strong></p><ul><li>Managing relationships with external legal advisers, including panel oversight and work allocation</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be a commercially minded senior lawyer who enjoys working closely with investment teams and senior decision-makers.</p><p>You are likely to have:</p><ul><li>8-10+ years' PQE in banking &amp; finance, financial services or funds-related law</li><li>Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment</li><li>Strong experience with financing transactions, credit documentation and security structures</li><li>Exposure to funds management, private credit, commercial real estate lending or restructuring/workouts <strong>(highly regarded)</strong></li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to advise senior executives</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal risk</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Head of Legal title and leadership exposure within a sophisticated investment platform</li><li>Work on high-value, complex transactions</li><li>Direct interaction with senior executives and investment professionals</li><li>Join a fast-growing and highly regarded funds management platform</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Reference Number: (60350-0013395385)</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>This is a hybrid position.</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amF5ZG9uLmdpbGwuMTM5MDkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-08T23:18:24Z