Financial Accountant - ERP Implementation

Financial Accountant – ERP Implementation

- Full Time, 3-month Contract Opportunity
- Base Yourself in Sydney
- Hybrid Work Model (3 days office,2 days home)

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.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to assist in the replacement of our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. This role will partake in the implementation, testing and training of the systems along with accounting deliverables.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Migration, Compilation, completion, cleansing and validation of data for multiple testing activities.
- Attending and contributing to project and planning meetings.
- Reviewing and validating test scenarios/scripts
- Participating alongside subject matter experts in workshops to review ERP processes and identify items for training needs analysis.
- Supporting the broader finance team with ERP knowledge and training.
- Month-End reporting.
- Preparation and management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Skills & Experience

- Proficient in accounting systems.
- ERP implementation experience is preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Effective time and project management skills for meeting ambitious timelines.
- Collaborative mindset with the capability to train staff.
- Degree in commerce, business, accounting, or IT would be desired.

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 which includes:

- Genuine flexible working.
- Pro Rata days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance
- Annual skin checks.
- Flu vaccinations.
- eye care
- Professional trade subscriptions.
- Professional body membership ($40 a month).
- 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.

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

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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.

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.

RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please let me know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.

Recruiting Process

This role will be advertised internally for 1 week and if no suitable candidates are identified, it will be advertised externally.

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