Financial Accountant

• Full Time Permanent Opportunity
• Hybrid Work Model (3 days office & 2 days home)
• Based in Sydney (Office in North Sydney)

About RES

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.  RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.    

We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy.  We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.    

RES Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the areas that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.    

About the Role:

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to work closely with Senior Financial Accountant. You will be assisting your manager in the preparation and management of all accounting and finance related matters across a portfolio of wind and solar farms during construction and operations ensuring financial objectives are achieved. 

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:  

• Preparation of monthly reporting packs for assets under construction and operational assets including working closely with the operations and construction teams
• Management of accounts payable and revenue settlements for wind and solar farms
• Preparation and management cost to complete calculations for each asset and interaction with Independent certificates and lenders to ensure sign off and payment
• Working closely with construction managers to ensure signing and payment of EPC contractor payment claims and other creditor payments
• Working closely with the auditors and tax advisors to ensure annual compliance is completed
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc requirements that arise in this dynamic business
• Maintenance of the fixed assets registers across the portfolio of wind and solar farms
• Assistance with BAS preparation for various entities
• Assistance in the preparation of annual financial statements

Skills & Experience:    

• CA qualified or part qualified    

Accounting/Finance Degree qualified   

Ability to organize, prioritize and multi task   

Excellent communication and organizational skills   

Committed to working to the values of the RES organisation   

Well-rounded accounting skill set required, with an understanding of all facades required given the wide ranging role.    

1-3 years relevant accounting experience   

   What we offer : 

At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed.  Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits including:    

We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education.     

Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product    

In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care.  We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth.  We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives.  A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger.  Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.    

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.