Financial Accountant (Energy & Resources)

Sydney CBD, NSW

About the Company

Join a prominent and well-established company within Australia's essential services sector. With an extensive portfolio of critical infrastructure, they are a key player in the nation's energy and resources industry. This organisation is committed to operational excellence and future-focused innovation, consistently investing in new technologies to remain at the forefront of a dynamic market. They are looking for a skilled professional to contribute to their continued success and growth.

Role Description

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant who’s ready for a challenge that goes beyond standard business-as-usual. This isn't a role for someone who wants to simply maintain the status quo; it's a permanent position for a hands-on, proactive professional who thrives on change. You will be instrumental in the end-to-end financial accounting for a significant asset portfolio, with a strong focus on problem-solving and process improvement. If you have an appetite for change and a "how can we fix this" mindset, you'll thrive in this dynamic environment.

For the right candidate, this permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to $130k + super, with WFH flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end month-end closing process, including the preparation of journals and management of key reconciliations.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all accounts.
• Perform ad hoc accounting and financial tasks as required to support the wider finance team and business operations.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring accurate accounting for major infrastructure assets.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
• Provide valuable support during internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate financial treatment of asset-related activities and projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• CA/CPA qualification is essential.
• A background in a similar industry, such as energy, utilities, or natural resources, is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven appetite for driving change and process improvement.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting standards and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for liaising with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What’s on Offer?

• A permanent, hands-on role with a focus on change and process improvement.
• An opportunity to gain exposure to the financial accounting of a significant asset portfolio.
• A dynamic, non-BAU environment where your input will be highly valued.
• A competitive salary and WFH flexibility.
• The chance to build your career within a prominent Australian company.

If you are a driven and experienced Financial Accountant ready to make a real difference and shape the financial future of a thriving business, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or enquire in confidence by contacting Sam Kitchen at sam.kitchen@randstad.com.au.

(Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted Australian working rights.)

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.