Prepare journals for month-end financial accounting and reporting.
Prepare and analyse balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage the fixed asset register and monitor WIP IT projects.
Assist with the month-end reporting pack compilation including analysis of movements and variance against KPIs.
Support with revenue recording and assist the Treasury team with bank reconciliations.
Assist with statutory and group audit reporting, including the preparation of notes and supporting documents.
Respond and provide variance analysis support to queries both internally from stakeholders and externally from our auditors.
Maintain the chart of accounts in our Xero ledger system.
Respond and provide variance support and analysis to queries from Group.
Complete entertainment and other specific reporting templates.
Assist with carbon reporting for both the UK and Australia.
Assist with the preparation of our GST BAS review and other tax items e.g. FBT.
Assist with the internal and JSoX audits for reporting to Marubeni.
Other ad-hoc tasks as required, including driving continuous process improvements and automation in financial accounting activities.
Conduct annual fixed asset inspections with the IT team and Office Manager
Requirements
Energy industry experience is preferred, but not essential.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance/accounting and either CA or CPA qualified.
Previous experience in a similar financial accounting role, having completed month end close processes, associated reconciliations and other statutory reporting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Experience with Xero (preferred, but not essential).
Prior experience of working with Approval Max or other similar applications.
General understanding of accounting principles and relevant standards, primarily AASB 9, 13, 15, and 16.
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Basic understanding of Australian Energy Market dynamics (familiarity with trading & risk management of electricity positions).
Familiarity with renewable energy regulations & carbon accounting standards in Australia.
Benefits
A genuine commitment to smarter working – we recognise your work/life balance matters