Job Description
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Lead critical month-end reporting and strengthen financial controls
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Own cash flow forecasting and influence key project accounting decisions
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Enjoy hybrid working | Energy discounts | Career growth opportunities
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Alinta Energy is one of Australia's biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia's energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we're right there with it. We're investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.
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We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we'll carefully consider how we might accommodate them.
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nReady to make a real impact?n
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Step into a broad senior accounting role where you'll own key month-end and cash flow activities, guide the accounting treatment of technology investments, and turn complex financial information into explicit, practical insights. Working with stakeholders across Technology, Corporate Services and Finance, you'll help strengthen controls, improve reporting and simplify recurring processes through smarter tools and automation
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nWhy you'll love working heren
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At Alinta Energy, we're taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia, and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You'll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We're big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.
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There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy.
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flexible working
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energy discounts
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an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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a paid volunteer day each year
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fully stocked kitchens
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and lots more.
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nWhat you'll don
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Lead
key month-end activities, including journals, accruals, financial results reviews and balance sheet reconciliations
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Turn financial results into clear insights
by analysing performance, technology project spend, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow for management and CFO reporting
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Own
rolling cash flow forecasts, partnering with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and clearly explain material variances, risks and opportunities
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Provide technical accounting
guidance across technology projects, capital expenditure, capital work in progress, intangible assets, SaaS arrangements and impairment considerations
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Simplify and automate
recurring finance processes using Oracle Cloud, SmartView, Power BI, Excel and related tools.
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nYour experiencen
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At least five years' experience in financial accounting or financial control roles
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A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline, together with CA, CPA or an equivalent recognised qualification
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Strong Australian Accounting Standards knowledge and hands‐on experience across month‐end, journals, accruals and reconciliations
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Experience with capital expenditure, fixed assets or intangible asset accounting, plus demonstrated cash flow forecasting capability
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Advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to explain and constructively challenge financial matters with stakeholders
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Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.
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This role will suit a hands‐on senior accountant who combines strong technical judgement with initiative, curiosity and a practical process‐improvement mindset.
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nLike what you're seeing?n
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If you like the sound of this, and you've got experience in a similar role, we'd love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.
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We are a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.
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If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre‐employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.
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nOur Diversity Commitmentn
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Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women's careers.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Alinta Energy
📍 Melbourne