Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

• Impactful financial leadership role
• Community values centric organisation
• True and supportive flexible working options

Are you a forward thinking accounting professional seeking to make an impact in your next role? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced setting but with an eye for continuous improvement? If so, then read on…

About the role

The Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Reporting (SFA) will lead the preparation and formulation of the consolidated annual financial statements, playing a crucial role in the coordination of Barwon Water Group’s external audit process.

The Senior Financial Accountant will also ensure all other financial accounting, including the monthly reporting process, is compliant with accounting standards, while ensuring that controls, processes, and procedures for the function are developed and maintained to the highest standard.

The Senior Financial Accountant ensures the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of the Group’s financial accounting activities and lends itself those with a strategic mindset who can bring improvements the Group Finance function. The role is also required to work closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to strategic objectives.

About you

You are an experienced, qualified accounting professional, with strong technical knowledge and proven high level understanding of accounting standards, financial statements preparation, and audit processes, with a track record of leading audits and preparing general purpose financial statements.

You are a collaborative leader, able to foster engagement and support a high performing team, enabling our people to develop, while deliver organisational strategic outcomes.

With excellent communication skills, you are adept at providing key advice to Senior Leaders, and Boards.  You build strong stakeholder relationships and can influence and motivate others.

Your qualifications in accounting / finance, combined with a professional accreditation as CPA/CA will underpin your success in this role. Knowledge of the Victorian State Government financial reporting frameworks and applications, including the Financial Management Act (1994), Financial Reporting Directions, and Department of Treasury and Finance Guidelines is desirable but not essential.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table.  Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now..

Enquiries to Matt Reid, Financial Services Coordinator, on (03) 5226 2***.

Applications close Sunday, 4 February 2024.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***********@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.