Senior Technical Accountant

Greater Western Water is a Victorian government‑owned water corporation providing essential services across diverse Australian communities.

Company Benefits

- Free onsite parking (subject to availability)

- Gender‑neutral, 16‑week parental leave available from commencement

- Monthly work‑life balance day off (full‑time)

- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance

- Corporate health insurance deals with major providers

- Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury offices

The opportunity

Greater Western Water is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join our Financial Control team. Reporting to the Team Leader, Financial Accounting, you will offer expert accounting and technical guidance to the finance team, provide timely and accurate financial reporting and support statutory and compliance obligations. This role plays a key part in delivering agile, insightful financial information that supports business decision‑making while ensuring the company meets all its finance‑related compliance and external reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Compliance and Technical Accounting: Lead research and analysis of complex accounting issues and transactions. Prepare technical accounting position papers in accordance with AASB and the Financial Reporting Directive. Partner with finance and business leaders to provide technical advice on new projects, transactions, and commercial arrangements. Drive process improvements and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.

Statutory & Regulatory Reporting: Oversee and contribute to the preparation of GWW’s Annual Financial Statements in line with DTF and DEECA requirements, including relevant disclosure notes. Coordinate external audits, serving as the key liaison with auditors to achieve alignment on material transactions and accounting judgments. Oversee and assist in preparation and submission of other regulatory and government reporting, including SRIM’s submissions and quarterly reporting.

Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reporting: Manage and coordinate month‑end close and consolidation, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Prioritise and balance conflicting priorities with management support to meet critical timelines. Ensure timely and accurate processing of transaction journals, completion of balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of budgets and forecasts, all in adherence with internal finance policies and procedures. Contribute to monthly finance business reports and quarterly business overviews, including KPIs, financial ratios, and presentations to DTF and DEECA.

Skills & Experience

- Strong technical knowledge of Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards with experience implementing new accounting standards.

- 5+ years post‑qualification experience in technical accounting or external audit.

- Experience with Big 4 or mid‑tier accounting firm audit experience.

- Proven ability to interpret accounting standards and communicate complex issues clearly.

- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Track record of delivering high‑quality, timely financial and statutory reporting.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver to deadlines consistently.

- Experience driving operational efficiencies, process improvements, and innovation that add value to internal and external customers.

Culture and Inclusion

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Application Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close Wednesday 26 November. Don’t delay your application—include your resume and a cover letter (no more than 1 page). Shortlisting will commence early.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

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