Overview
Senior Financial Accountant (6-month contract) – Melbourne, Australia.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Financial Accountant is accountable for overseeing and executing financial accounting activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and performance. Responsibilities include providing strategic financial insights, managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general accounts, wholesale and network settlements, revenue and cost of supplies assurance, and ensuring the integrity and timeliness of financial and industry reporting. The role requires collaboration with all departments (Commercial, Marketing, Operations, IT, Compliance) to align financial strategies with operational goals and support sustainability and growth of the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and execute financial accounting activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance
* Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations based on financial data
* Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general accounts, wholesale and network settlements
* Ensure revenue and cost of supplies assurance and timely financial reporting
* Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, IT, and Compliance to align financial strategies with business goals
The Requirements
* Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
* At least 3–5 years of operational experience in an electricity retailer or the energy sector
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements
* Strategic thinker with high attention to detail, initiative, and ability to make independent decisions
* Ability to develop and implement policies, processes, and procedures to achieve best performance
How to Apply
Please APPLY NOW or contact Chris Wellock at Advance Careers on 0467 674 444 for more information.
Employment details
* Employment type: Contract
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Utilities, Electric Power Generation, and Services for Renewable Energy
Location: Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
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