Job Title

Assistant Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

Join a global leader in commercial real estate and play a key role in delivering high‑quality financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement across our Australian business. 

Job Description

We’re seeking a detail‑driven and proactive Assistant Finance Manager to support our Corporate Controllership function. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager – Controllership. This is a hands‑on role involving month‑end close, balance sheet governance, tax compliance support, treasury activities, and mentoring offshore team members. 

 

What You’ll Do 

Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items 

Support preparation of consolidated financial statements & impairment assessments 

Manage group leases and perform financial statement analytics 

Prepare and review journals with clear, policy‑aligned documentation 

Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations 

Assist with technical accounting research and statutory audit preparation 

Support cash flow forecasting and cash optimisation initiatives 

Assist with BAS reviews, ATO reconciliations, GST analytics & tax provision work 

Mentor offshore team members and contribute to process improvement/UAT 

What You’ll Bring 

CA/CPA qualification 

3 to 4 years in a multinational controllership or corporate finance team 

Strong US GAAP and IFRS knowledge  

Experience with SOX, balance sheet review & financial reporting 

Exposure to tax governance and audit processes 

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and professional scepticism 

Ability to work across onshore/offshore teams and manage competing priorities 

 

What’s in it for You 

Flexibility to balance how and where you work 

Autonomous role with ownership and accountability 

No micromanagement — trusted to deliver 

You’ll receive hands‑on coaching and mentorship from strong leaders who will support your career progression 

Work for Cushman & Wakefield, a world‑class brand known for developing its people 

 

Eligibility 

We welcome applications from Sydney and Melbourne. 

Open to Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and candidates with full Australian working rights. 

 

 

 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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