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ABOUT ZENOBEOur goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.Were building and operating the worlds most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. Weve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and we are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,250 electric vehicles worldwide. Our Network Infrastructure division is the UKs leading owner, operator and developer of transmission connected storage and has won numerous awards for its innovative battery energy storage projects.Our Australia team has been established for 5 years and currently consists of a growing and high performing team who have been responsible for winning and delivering successful projects across the Australia / New Zealand regions.A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAYProactive management of the Australian and New Zealandsub-groups finances focusing on liquidity and profitability to allow timely discussion of financing options.Be visible as the finance lead for Zenobe in Australia and New Zealand, both internally (eg making sure that policies, processes and controls are explained and followed) and externally with stakeholders.Support Corporate Finance in ensuring compliance with reporting and payment obligations.Support tendering opportunities (eg through modelling or financial accounting/ tax advice) as required.Sharing of best practice and innovations drawn from previous experience or elsewhere to strengthen processes and controls and to improve the quality of reporting.Ownership of tax advisory and compliance relationships in Australia and New Zealand.Day to day responsibilitiesOversee the purchasing and invoicing cycles for the Australian and New Zealand businesses and joint ventures. Day-to-day processing will be performed by the Groups shared processing centre in the UK.Oversee payroll and processing of employee expenses and benefits.Compliance with PAYG, GST and Federal and State income and other tax reporting.Preparation of monthly management accounts and information as required by joint venture, loan agreements and group reporting requirements. Management accounts to contain such financial and non-financial information to allow an understanding of the business performance.Preparation of (consolidated) financial statements for the entities in the Australian sub-group as required by law or loan or other agreements. Work with local or group auditors to allow efficient audits as required.Management of day-to-day liquidity and preparation of short and long term cashflow forecasts as required by the business.Working with UK Finance team to ensure smooth running of the local Finance functionWhen necessary, hands-on approach to getting things done.Ad hoc tasks and responsibilitiesPreparation of annual/ project budgets, forecasts and business plans as required.Presentation of management accounts to local boards (including JV boards)Building and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, bankers, and other stakeholders.Preparation and implementation of tax planning and strategy as required by the group including identification and claiming of grants, allowances, and other tax savings.Work with HR to ensure employee related matters are dealt with effectively.Working with the group finance team on ad hoc and on-going projects eg system implementation, process improvement, reporting initiatives.Health and SafetyActively contribute to Zenobe''s commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.WHAT WERE LOOKING FOREssential competenciesA job with Zenob Energy means a job with the market leader in one of the Australias most dynamic and fastest growing sectors, gaining exposure to diverse roles and highly experienced partners.CA or CPA qualified5+ years experience in accounting PQ experience in industryEnergy or infrastructure backgroundExperience working in a leveraged environmentStart-up / smaller company experienceStrong excel / modelling skillsAble to operate autonomouslyDesirable competenciesWorking with group and external reportingExperience of managing people or external service providersSAP BYD experience highly desirableWORKING AT ZENOBEWere passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenob a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.If youd like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, wed love to hear from you!WHAT WE OFFERCharge your career at Zenob and receiveUp to 33% annual bonus for being awesome5 days ''Flex Leave'' to take in the yearHealth allowance to contribute towards health insurance costs$2,600 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we doEV Novated LeasesEnhanced superannuation contributionsCompany paid parental leaveTime off for volunteeringLots of our people work flexibly in many different ways. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and lets see how we can make it work.OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenob. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenob, please let us know when you apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr