Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Risk & Valuation Analyst on a Full-Time permanent basis.

About this role

As the Credit Risk & Valuation Analyst you will be required to support the delivery of the medium to long term financial direction for Western Power consistent with our strategic direction. You will provide business information, risk and valuation analysis requirements and manage internal relationships. This position also requires assisting in preparing economic/financial research and analysis for use in the development of business operational strategies, provide experience and expertise to support risk positioning, financial risk management and all other relevant credit management objectives.

This role requires you to:

• Conduct thorough analysis of financial statement and assessments of credit requests including new requests, change requests, refinancing and annual due diligence.
• Present analysis, findings, and recommendations including findings involving a customer’s ability to pay.
• Provide recommendations tied to analysis and assessment of credit risks, governed by established practices, procedures, and policies that ensuring adherence to Western Power’s credit risk standard and financial risk – forms of security guideline.
• Maintain and monitor Western Power’s list of securities held. Process release of these securities as required.
• Provide and respond to business’s requests for credit and valuation information and related reporting requirements.
• Support and assist the Accounting, Tax & Credit Team Leader to work together with other internal stakeholders as an integral part of a professional team.
• Support and assist accounting and tax related work as required – e.g., journals, general ledger reconciliations, monthly reporting, audit processes, tax related tasks, recognition of fixed assets including capitalisation, disposal and transfer of assets etc.
• Contribute to and support enterprise risk management.
• Assists and support the safety, health, environmental and community programs.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or equivalent discipline
• Chartered Accountant, CPA or equivalent membership
• An experienced professional with 4-5 years sound general knowledge within a financial or commercial environment or related area requiring a sound understanding of diverse practices and principles.
• 2-5 years of strong credit risk analysis and credit management experience in a commercial environment
• Demonstrated business acumen, comprehensive analytical skills and exposure to risk management and governance processes.
• Advanced understanding of financial statements, ratios, and concepts
• Strong organisation and time management abilities to manage several priorities.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Committed, result and solution focus partner with attention to details and problem-solving skills.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Please note that final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 29 April 2024

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