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Canberra - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the worlds largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design development management and operation of renewable energy sources namely solar wind as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation by changing tomorrow now.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of our solar plant construction projects. This role is responsible for monitoring project costs ensuring accurate day-to-day accounting and maintaining strong financial controls throughout each project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive analytical and comfortable working closely with suppliers project teams and management.

Responsibilities:

Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping for all project-related transactions and for the legal entity.
  • Ensure proper coding of costs to work breakdown structures (WBS) or cost centres.
  • Reconcile supplier invoices delivery orders purchase orders and progress claims.
  • Perform monthly accounting close processes for project financials.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities

Supplier & Payment Management

  • Manage supplier payments ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with contract terms and credit arrangements.
  • Liaise with suppliers on payment schedules credit terms and resolution of billing discrepancies.
  • Maintain an up-to-date accounts payable ageing report and ensure timely settlements.

Tax & Compliance

  • Ensure all required taxes (e.g. GST withholding tax local filing obligations) are calculated recorded and submitted on time.
  • Maintain proper documentation to support compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and liaising with external auditors tax agents ATO and regulatory authorities as needed.

Project Cost Monitoring & Reporting

  • Continuously track and compare actual project costs against approved budgets.
  • Analyse variances identify cost overruns or savings and provide timely explanations to management.
  • Prepare forecasts of remaining project expenditure and updated total cost-to-complete projections.
  • Support project managers with financial insights for effective cost control and decision-making.

Financial Due Diligence

  • Prepare and organize project financial data documents and schedules required for due diligence exercises during project sales.
  • Work closely with internal teams (finance legal project) to ensure complete and accurate financial information is available for potential buyers.
  • Assist in responding to buyer queries extraction of supporting documents.

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing project financial statements management reports and cashflow forecasts.
  • Support internal process improvements particularly in areas involving procurement project controls and financial accuracy.
  • Work closely with project managers procurement teams and finance leadership to ensure consistent financial governance across all projects.

System Implementation

  • Support system design setup user testing implementation migration and go-live
  • Document refine and align accounting processes with new system capabilities and evolving business needs

Requirements:

  • Degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent.
  • 5-8 years of experience in construction engineering or energy/solar projects preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting budgeting and cost tracking.
  • Strong analytical communication and supplier-management skills.
  • Possesses foundational knowledge of tax principles standard tax procedures and compliance requirementsAbility to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (SAP Xero).

When you join EDP Renewables APAC you will have access to:

  • Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
  • Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development e.g. cross-cutting projects mobilities and volunteering

About EDP Group:

As a socially responsible company we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives we intend to attract develop and retain different profiles assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer APAC Singapore 2025 certification

TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021

Top Workplaces US 2021

Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the worlds largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine di...
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Key Skills

  • Accounting Software
  • Organizational skills
  • Construction Experience
  • GAAP
  • QuickBooks
  • Pivot tables
  • Accounting
  • Sage
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Cost Accounting Standards
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Contracts

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EDP is a multinational, vertically integrated utility company. Throughout its 40 years of history, it has been building a relevant presence in the world energy scene, being present in 14 countries, in 4 continents. The company has around 12.000 employees and is present throughout t ... View more

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