Senior Financial Accountant / Controller

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!