AddressAbout us
Power Electronics is a Spanish-headquartered company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-power electrical equipment for the renewable and industrial sectors including solar farms, battery plants and electrical vehicle charging. We operate in over 45 countries and have more than 3,000 employees worldwide. Our inverter technology is used around the world by some of the biggest energy and resources companies, assisting them to meet their energy needs. Due to the strong growth of Power Electronics Australia, exciting opportunities exist for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our well-respected, industry leading company.
Qualifications & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
- Professional accounting qualifications such as CA or CPA.
- Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
- Excellent knowledge of AASB and IFRS accounting standards; strong financial reporting and tax experience; financial audit experience (client side).
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; sharp attention to detail; able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; staff management experience; confident dealing with senior stakeholders.
- Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages.
- Desirable: background working as an auditor, audit manager or similar assurance professional; experience with SAP accounting software.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Overseeing and managing all aspects of the finance department.
- Managing the preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with all relevant accounting standards, including the first-time adoption of AASB Accounting Standards.
- Managing the audit engagement and process, ensuring achievement of relevant reporting deadlines, including the first-time financial audit of the Company’s statutory accounts.
- Developing and implementing appropriate accounting policies, internal controls, and accounting processes. Managing the company’s financial systems, including supporting the roll-out of SAP ERP system by the parent company.
- Oversee the submission of taxation returns such as BAS, FBT, and GST, and liaison with external tax specialists.
- Managing and overseeing the day-to-day financial activities of the company. Preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and financial risk.
- Oversight of the month-end process including: Completion of the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations; Production of the monthly accounts; Reporting to subsidiary control department of the parent company; Completion of the commentary around variance to budget.
- Liaising with: parent company management, finance team, and subsidiary control; external auditors; tax and accounting advisors; banks.
- Providing commentary and analysis around the company’s performance to the management team. Providing financial advice to managers regarding initiatives to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
- Management of qualified accountants and junior team members.
Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package
- Flexibility to work partially from home
- Industry leading company with a great culture
