About the Job Permanent, full-time role based in our Perth office Suits an experienced Senior Financial Accountant Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts | Career Growth Opportunities Alinta Energy is one of Australias biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australias energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and were right there with it. Were investing in and developing largescale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and well carefully consider how we might accommodate them. About The Role Join Alinta Energys Retail Finance team to manage accounting and analysis for East Coast mass market electricity and gas segments. This role ensures accurate monthend delivery, analytical review of segment results, and reporting aligned with businesscritical factors. Youll collaborate with Group Finance (Financial Control, Treasury, Tax), Retail Finance (Business Performance, Partnering, Assurance), and internal/external auditors. You will also lead one direct report, the Finance Reconciliation Officer, ensuring compliance and efficiency across processes. What Youll Do Deliver accurate and timely monthend processes, including journals and reconciliations for retail electricity and gas segments. Analyse segment results and trends, preparing financial reports and insights to support decisionmaking. Collaborate with Group Finance, Retail Finance teams, and internal/external auditors to meet compliance and reporting requirements. Manage and develop one direct report (Finance Reconciliation Officer), ensuring effective reconciliation and strong controls. Drive process improvements, maintain governance, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Your Experience Experience in a similar Senior Financial Accountant role. Tertiary qualification in either Accounting or Commerce and a completed accounting qualification (CA, CPA or CIMA). Strong financial accounting and analytical skills, with experience reviewing segment results and trends. Advanced Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across multiple teams. Leadership capability to manage and develop a direct report effectively. Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia. This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional with a strong technical background and the ability to thrive in a complex, fastpaced, and deadlinedriven environment. Youll combine analytical expertise with leadership skills to deliver accurate results and drive process improvements. Like what youre seeing? If you like the sound of this, and youve got experience in a similar role, wed love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant. Candidate Process If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and preemployment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance. Our Diversity Commitment Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing womens careers. We look forward to hearing from you. Click Apply to submit your application. Closing date: Wednesday 10th December #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Financial Accountant, Retail