Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to manage and deliver accurate financial statements, month-end reporting, and day-to-day bookkeeping. This role is responsible for performing account reconciliations, supporting the annual budgeting process, and ensuring tax-effective accounting practices. The accountant will also play a key role in maintaining compliance with project finance covenants and contributing to the overall financial integrity of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting and Settlement

• Preparation of monthly financial closing for a number of onshore entities. Preparation of timely and accurate reports, preparing and interpreting of reports, accounts, commentaries and financial statements for monthly and annual financial reporting periods.
• Liaison with the outsource accounting providers as required to support financial closing.
• Support the end of financial year & half yearly reporting process including liaison with external auditors for the completion of Annual Reports.
• Review the fortnightly payment accuracy, coding and posting in general ledger.
• Monthly bookkeeping and management accounts for assigned entities, account reconciliation and review intercompany transactions.
• Review of monthly/quarterly GST filings and annual tax filings.
• Review the monthly, semi-annual and annual accounts of all VE related entities and ensure all transactions are captured and coded correctly in accordance with the company policies and AASB/IFRS.
• Ensure intercompany advances are cleared on monthly basis.
• Support with stakeholder relationships in relation to Vena Energy Australia (Auditors and lenders). Co-ordinate with auditors as focal point.
• Support as required for treasury requests (including cash balance reviews, fund request memo's & other liquidity requests).
• Support as required with revenue settlements (including Invoicing, Reconciliations, Collection of funds, Reviewing invoicing models & other support as required).
• Assist to prepare technical accounting papers where required (e.g. IFRS 16, impairment etc.).
• Assist to prepare regular cash flow forecasts and updating Anaplan for reporting.

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets through a consultative process with the local and group teams.
• Assist with collating data and providing explanations for both internal and external auditors.
• Monitor project and capital expenditure against approved budget.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial management report for senior management.
• Interphase with accounting team in the offshore offices.
• Assist in providing any financial information and analysis requested by the business.
• Provide active coaching to the onshore team and timely support their queries .

Improvement

• Involvement in accounting and finance related policy issues including the development and review of policies.
• Involvement in identifying and implementing financial system improvements, processes and procedures. This may include a transition to a new finance system.
• Involvement in the review of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and implement changes.
• Interface with group accounting team, commercial team and respond to queries and ad hoc requests.

Prerequisites
Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• CA qualification commenced or completed
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software packages
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think independently and critically
• Prior experience in construction accounting is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across a diverse organisation, including vendors and lenders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and professional integrity
• Highly organised, methodical, and efficient in managing tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Genuine interest in and passion for the renewable energy sector
• Proven stable work history with a track record of reliability and consistency

Good to Have

• Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm
• Exposure to AI tools or experience implementing technology-driven improvements in accounting functions
• Industry experience in renewable energy or other natural resources

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?