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!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CA/CPA qualification
- 4 to 6+ years of general accounting and FP&A experience
- Demonstrated mastery in financial modelling and data analytics
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/Tagetik experience is a strong plus)
- 1 to 2 years leading projects or coordinating cross-functional workflows
- Experience overseeing or coordinating offshore shared services teams
- Experience managing audits, statutory reporting, tax, and governance
What We Do
At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gases that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO₂, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon feedstocks – paving the way to a more sustainable future. Would you like to join our company? Click on "Jobs" or visit the following websites to see the opportunities we have for you. Global: careersatvopak.com Netherlands: werkenbijvopak.nl
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