We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.
Why you will love this opportunity as Finance Manager at Civica
The Corporate Finance team at Civica APAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring strong financial governance, transparency, and compliance across a complex, multi-entity environment.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys owning end‑to‑end financial processes, thrives in a values‑led organisation, and wants to be a trusted partner to senior leadership. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and CFO, with real visibility and influence across the business, supporting accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives that underpin Civica’s growth.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact, not just manage the numbers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process, including review and approval of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support management and statutory reporting, including consolidations and detailed variance analysis.
- Prepare and lodge GST and FBT returns ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities in partnership with the Corporate Finance team.
- Partner closely with business units, Group Finance (UK), and the Centre of Excellence team in India to resolve accounting matters and improve financial processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within financial reporting.
- Review and maintain key balance sheet accounts, including tangible and intangible assets, contract assets, deferred revenue, and provisions.
- Act as a key liaison for external auditors (KPMG) and tax advisors (EY), managing audit and tax deliverables end to end.
Requirements
What you will need to be successful in this role
- Strong understanding of IFRS, tax compliance (GST, FBT, and income tax), and financial reporting principles.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex contracts, assess revenue risks, and apply appropriate technical accounting treatments.
- Experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations within a regional or global environment.
- Effective communicator, able to engage confidently with internal stakeholders across Finance and Commercial teams, as well as external advisors.
- Proven people leadership capability, with experience delegating work, coaching, and delivering outcomes to deadlines.
- High level of proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, including Power Query and Pivot Tables; experience with Oracle NetSuite and Workday is highly regarded.
- Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance; CA or CPA preferred.
We really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Benefits
Why you'll love working with us.
We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
We're all different - and we love this about us.
We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.
Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Flexible Work - we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
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