Senior Financial / Project Accountant | Renewable Energy
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Melbourne, VIC | Up to AU$100/hour + SUPER | Hybrid: 4 Days WFH / 1 Day Office
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6-12 Month Contract | Full time Hours | Opportunity to Permanent
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About the Company
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Our client is a global renewable energy business with a growing presence in the Australian market.
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The organisation is actively involved in large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects and continues to expand its renewable energy operations and project portfolio.
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About the Role
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An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Financial / Project Accountant to join a lean Melbourne finance team and work closely with the Financial Controller.
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The position combines core financial accounting with project-related reporting and is open to candidates from either a Senior / Financial Accountant background or a Project Accountant background.
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This is initially a 6-12 month contract working full-time hours, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
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Key Responsibilities
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Financial Accounting & Reporting
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- Support month-end close and prepare accurate financial reporting for the Financial Controller.
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- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting month-end schedules.
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- Assist with BAS preparation and routine finance compliance requirements.
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- Support the preparation of financial reports and management reporting.
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- Investigate accounting discrepancies and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
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Project Accounting
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- Provide finance support across renewable energy and other project-based activities.
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- Maintain accurate project financial records, reconciliations and reporting schedules.
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- Work with project and operational stakeholders to ensure financial information is captured correctly.
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- Support project-related reporting and financial analysis for the Financial Controller.
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- Assist with finance requirements across different stages of project delivery.
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Finance Operations & Controls
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- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in SAP.
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- Assist with audit queries, financial controls and ad hoc reporting requirements.
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- Support the Financial Controller across day-to-day finance priorities.
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- Review finance data and identify inconsistencies requiring investigation.
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- Contribute to improvements in finance processes, reporting and data quality.
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Stakeholder Support
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- Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Assistant within a lean finance function.
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- Partner with project teams and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
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- Provide timely and practical finance support to the broader business.
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- Assist with ad hoc finance projects and business requirements during the contract period.
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Skills & Experience
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- Currently operating at Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or Project Accountant level.
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- Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
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- Experience preparing BAS and supporting routine finance compliance activities.
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- Project accounting or project-based industry exposure within property, infrastructure, renewable energy or a comparable environment would be highly regarded.
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- Strong SAP experience and confidence working with financial data and reporting systems.
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- Ability to work independently and support a Financial Controller within a lean finance team.
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- Strong attention to detail, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Mandarin language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
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What's on Offer
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- Competitive hourly rate of up to $100 per hour + SUPER.
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- 6-12 month contract with opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
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- Full-time working hours.
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- Four days working from home and only one day per week in the office.
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- Direct exposure to the Financial Controller within a lean finance team.
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- Opportunity to work within the BESS and renewable energy sector.
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- Immediate-start candidates will be highly regarded.
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