Senior Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant to join a global company at the forefront of sustainable technology solutions. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about renewable energy and environmental sectors, and wants to contribute to reducing environmental impact. The company is renowned for its innovative products and its commitment to rolling out next-generation battery energy parks in Australia.

Your potential employer

This company is not just any ordinary organisation; it's a global leader committed to creating sustainable technology solutions primarily focused on renewable energy and environmental sectors. They are known for their innovative products aimed at reducing environmental impact and are currently rolling out next-generation battery energy parks in Australia. They also provide technical expertise and consulting services to organisations seeking to implement green technologies and sustainability initiatives. Working here means being part of a team that's driving the transition to a cleaner, greener future.

• Work in a company driving the transition to a cleaner, greener future
• Manage key accounting processes for entities within the Australian perimeter
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the renewable energy sector

Your tasks and responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant, your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth financial operations within the company. You will manage key accounting processes, coordinate with various departments and external service providers, and ensure accurate recognition of accounting events. Your proactive approach will be essential in identifying the accounting impact of extraordinary transactions on company KPIs. Furthermore, you will support the implementation of new accounting processes and systems, adapting them to comply with local requirements.

• Manage the monthly accounting closing process for entities within the Australian perimeter
  under IFRS
• Coordinate with external services providers such as accounting shared service center and
  external tax and bookkeeping services provider
• Coordinate the preparation and issuance of local statutory financial statements of the
  entities in the Australian perimeter in accordance with local GAAPs and/or IFRS
• Manage the monthly management reporting to the group
• Proactively identify the accounting impact of extraordinary transactions in the Company’s
  KPIs and propose to the Group functions the accounting treatments of such transactions
• Support the Holding accounting function in the deployment of new accounting processes
  and systems
• Coordinate the external audit process with the Group’s auditors
• Manage the budget and forecast for the different major projects and work closely with the Project Director

Your profile and experience

The ideal candidate for this Senior Accountant position brings a wealth of experience from an accounting related field, preferably gained either in Big 4 audit environment or in a multinational company. Exposure to the energy sector would be considered an asset. You are proficient with SAP or company. Exposure to the energy sector would be considered an asset. You are proficient with SAP or Oracle Hyperion systems, have excellent command over English language in a business environment, Oracle Hyperion systems, have excellent command over English language in a business environment, and possess strong team working abilities. Your analytical and possess strong team working abilities. Your analytical thinking skills coupled with your ability to thinking skills coupled with your ability to make decisions will be crucial for this role.make decisions will be crucial for this role.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification in Accounting (e.g. CPA/CA)
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in an accounting related field
• Experience with budgets & forecast in a project based company
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle Hyperion is advantageous
• Excellent command of English language in a business environment
• Team working ability with hands-on approach

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Vreni van Herk on 61 2 8289 3157 for a confidential discussion.