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This is a commercially focused Senior Accountant opportunity with one of Australia's largest players in the Renewable Energy sector, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of wind and solar assets nationally. The role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take real ownership across: Budget and forecast support - partnering with the Financial Controller and asset managers on budget preparation, re-forecasting and variance analysis throughout the year Asset-level financial management and accounts preparation - overseeing the financial position of individual assets within the portfolio, ensuring accounts are accurate, complete and ready for review at each reporting cycle Weekly cash flow forecasting - building and maintaining rolling cash flow forecasts across multiple asset entities, flagging funding requirements and variances early Ensuring debt undertakings are met across facility agreements - monitoring covenant compliance and liaising with lenders and internal stakeholders to ensure all facility obligations are tracked and satisfied Board and statutory reporting, including board paper preparation - preparing accurate, well-presented reporting packs and board papers that support decision-making at the highest level of the business Importantly, the transactional accounting - AP, AR and day-to-day bookkeeping is fully outsourced, so your time is spent on the commercial, analytical and governance work that actually moves the needle, not on processing. Meaningful responsibility from day one. No filler work. What they're looking for CA/CPA qualified with solid experience gained in a large accounting firm or a comparable in-house or commercial finance environment. Whether you're making your first move from practice or looking for something more complex than your current role, the background matters less than the person. Specifically: A genuine sense of ownership and accountability Clear, confident communication with stakeholders at all levels Ability to manage competing priorities without needing to be micromanaged Detail-oriented and technically strong Collaborative, positive and happy to roll up their sleeves Comfortable with ambiguity and motivated by doing meaningful work Why this one is worth considering Exposure to the Renewable Energy sector Additional five days of leave per year Experienced, high-performing team that values autonomy over hierarchy Central Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working 2 days
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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