AddressJob Type: Full Time
Organisation: SEC
- Become part of the solution to climate change, accelerating Victoria’s renewable energy transition.
- Join a ‘for purpose’ government-owned energy company that empowers its people to make a difference.
- Enjoy competitive pay and flexible work/life balance.
More action is needed to reduce emissions and manage climate change. At the SEC, we are building an enterprising and dynamic team to accelerate Victoria’s transition to renewables and help achieve Victoria’s renewable energy target of 95% by 2035. We are working together for renewable, affordable reliable energy for all Victorians.
Your role :
As a Financial Accountant, you will be assisting with the accounting and financial activities of the SEC. This includes the production of the company’s financial results, month end close, assisting with budgeting and investment decisions and the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting.
This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell.
What you will do:
- Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cashflow statements
- Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, accounts payable, banking, and inter-company reconciliations
- Preparation of quarterly external reporting for ABS and DTF
- Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
- Assisting in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
- Identifying and/or implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Who you are:
Must Have:
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:
- An analytical mind
- Ability to develop strong working relationships
- Commercial and business awareness
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal
- A keen eye for detail
- Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints
Highly Desirable:
- An appropriate business, accounting or finance qualification;
- A professional accounting certification (CA or CPA);
- Experience working in the energy or related sector/industry.
Our empowered workforce
A career with us means you’ll be joining a new and vibrant ‘for purpose’ government-owned renewable energy company that:
- Empowers you to influence how we accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition and decarbonise our economy.
- Inspires you through meaningful, challenging work in an environment that encourages leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Supports your growth through career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Provides hybrid work arrangements, with around 3 days working in Melbourne or Morwell, with flexible work options to meet individual circumstances, providing greater choice and autonomy.
About us
We have an exciting and ambitious road ahead with a focus on:
- Investing in renewable energy and storage projects that accelerate the transition and deliver commercial returns.
- Supporting households to go all electric to reduce their emissions and energy bills.
- Building the renewable energy workforce our energy transition requires.
We’re partnering with industry to transform the energy sector, opening the state up for further innovation and investments in renewables. This includes an initial $1 billion towards delivering 4.5 gigawatts of power through renewable energy and storage projects – the equivalent replacement capacity of coal-fired power station Loy Yang A, which is set to close in 2035.
We will also play an important role in helping Victorian households to reduce their energy bills and emissions by offering simple and effective solutions to help them switch to electric.
The energy transformation will create thousands of jobs. The SEC will play a role in attracting and training our future renewable energy workforce, including through the SEC Centre of Training Excellence.
How to Apply
At the SEC we offer more than a job. We provide a platform for growth, encouraging you to bring your whole self to your role. For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact ***********@delwp.vic.gov.au
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and/ or a cover letter (optional) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role.
Applications close on 12th May, 2024
Other things to know
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.
- To receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to ***********@delwp.vic.gov.au
- The SEC affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014
