Financial Operations Accountant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Job Description
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment opportunity for an initial period of 12 months, based in Bendigo, Victoria. This is a unique opportunity in Bendigo to work for a fast-growing, global organisation operating at the centre of international energy and environmental markets. From Bendigo, you will support financial operations across Xpansiv's global markets and entities, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple regions.
In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating financial settlements, reconciliations, and core accounting processes, while also contributing to highquality financial analysis and internal reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring data accuracy, operational efficiency, and clear financial insights that support management decisionmaking.
No prior experience in environmental or energy markets is required. Comprehensive onthejob training will be provided. If you have exceptional attention to detail, enjoy working with data, and are excited by the opportunity to build a global finance career from Bendigo, this role offers outstanding exposure and growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Record financial transactions, including preparing, verifying, allocating, and posting journal entries in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of variances
Support monthend and yearend close processes, meeting strict deadlines and reviewing financial results for accuracy
Prepare and review customer invoices, collaborating with Sales and other internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient billing
Facilitate and support global accounts receivable and revenue management processes, operating from Xpansiv's Bendigo Centre of Excellence
Inspect accounting records and processes to ensure operational efficiency, accuracy, and strong internal controls
Maintain wellorganised, auditable financial records in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
Prepare, analyse, and interpret financial and operational data to support internal reporting and management insights
Develop and maintain regular management reports, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and identification of key drivers impacting financial performance
Identify anomalies, risks, or process improvement opportunities within financial data, escalating insights and recommendations to Finance leadership as appropriate
Proactively identify and report potential operational risks, control gaps, or practice breaches to Finance leadership.
Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in reconciliations, payments, and account management within a finance or accounting environment
Proven ability to execute highvolume transactional work with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights and managementready reporting
Clear thinker and problem solver, able to work across multiple functions in a fastpaced, global environment
Strong written and verbal business communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to nonfinance stakeholders
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Systemssavvy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial systems and large datasets
Customerfocused mindset, with demonstrated relationship management and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
CA or CPA qualification (completed or in progress) preferred.
Why you should apply...
A rare opportunity in Bendigo to work in a truly global organisation
Bendigobased role within Xpansiv's global finance operations hub for AP, AR, and Revenue Management
Exposure to international markets, stakeholders, and career pathways
Attractive remuneration package
Flexible working environment
Strong opportunities for career development, including the possibility of contract extension or future permanent employment, subject to business needs
Supportive, collaborative, and engaging team culture.
