Senior Financial Accountant Controller
vopak terminals sydney
📍 sydney australia🕐 27d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Title:** Senior Financial Accountant / Controller
**Location:** Sydney – Port Botany (Hybrid Options)
**Work Type:** Full-Time
**Unlock Your Potential as Senior Financial Accountant / Controller (2IC) at Vopak Terminals Australia!**
Fill it with your Energy – We help the world move forward
**Ready to Fuel Your Career with a Global Industry Leader?**
At Vopak, we store vital products that shape everyday life—from energy to essential chemicals. We thrive on innovation, precision, and big-picture thinking.
We are looking for a sharp, high-energy **Senior Financial Accountant / Controlling** to step into a pivotal **2IC role to the Finance Manager** who leads our dynamic team. If you are driven by high achievement, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make an immediate impact on commercial strategy alongside a strong leader, this is your platform!
**How You’ll Drive Impact**
* **Be the Strategic 2IC:** Work side-by-side with the Finance Manager to run day-to-day operations, lead commercial planning, and elevate overall financial performance.
* **Master the Numbers & Systems:** Bridge technical precision with commercial insight—ensuring seamless integration between Oracle and Tagetik while managing robust financial controls.
* **Lead Global & Local Operations:** Oversee project accounting, drive key capital allocations, and steer our high-performing offshore shared services team in India.
* **Build Future-Focused Strategy:** Build dynamic financial models, uncover cost efficiencies, and turn raw data into actionable growth strategies.
* **Own Audit & Compliance:** Serve as the main orchestrator for internal/external audits, statutory reporting, tax, and governance—keeping us robust, transparent, and compliant.
* **Empowered Culture:** Built on **Trust, Collaboration, and Courage**, we empower you to take ownership and lead from day one.
* **Strategic Visibility:** Positioned directly alongside key business units, procurement, engineering, and leadership.
* **Growth & Scope:** A varied, challenging portfolio that spans commercial strategy, system integrity, and global team coordination
**What You Bring to the Team**
* **Solid Foundation:** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CA/CPA qualification is strongly preferred.
* **Proven Expertise:** 4 to 6+ years of general accounting/FP&A experience. Big 4 second or third movers will love the scope of this role!
* **Systems Savvy & Analytical Power:** Demonstrated mastery in financial modelling, ERP systems (Oracle/Tagetik experience is a massive plus), and data analytics.
* **Leadership Drive:** 1 to 2 years of experience leading projects or coordinating workflows, with the confidence to guide cross-functional teams.
* **Mindset:** An energetic problem solver with high attention to detail, continuous improvement drive, and calm confidence under pressure.
**Why You’ll Love Working at Vopak**
We believe in taking care of the people who keep our terminals safe. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a culture that values reward, lifestyle, and team connection.
**Financial Flexibility:** Access to **Novated Leasing** packages to maximize your take-home value.
**Health & Wellbeing:** Full access to our comprehensive **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** for you and your family.
**Social & Team Culture:** A truly **innovative and fun environment** featuring regular team lunches, a highly collaborative atmosphere, and social milestone celebrations.
**Growth & Progression:** **Professional Development** and training programs to continuously stretch your technical toolkit.
**Workplace Balance:** Enjoy a highly stable **workweek** that respects your lifestyle inside and outside the gate.
**Take the Lead—Apply Today!**
If you are ready to bring your energy, ambition, and financial expertise to a team that moves the world, we want to hear from you. **Apply now with your resume and cover letter!**