ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.
Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.
ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.
The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.
With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!
Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Accounts Payroll Administrator to share their expertise within our growing finance team. You’ll manage account reconciliation, provide financial support to stakeholders, and drive improvements in policies and systems that will directly impact this historic project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of employee timesheets on a regular basis.
• Send out reminders to employees for timesheet submission and resolve any issues related to timesheet discrepancies.
• Review timesheets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with department heads to verify and approve submitted timesheets.
• Collect, review, and input employee time and attendance data
• Maintain and update employee records

Key Competencies

• Proactively follows and enhances procedures, setting a professional example and continuously updating knowledge.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, commitment, and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders, fostering productive relationships.
• Collaborates effectively within and outside the team, promoting integrity and fluid communication to achieve shared goals.
• Actively engages in communication, expressing ideas clearly, listening to others, and translating ideas into action, including presenting to groups and securing commitment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 3+ years professional experience with a finance team.
• Practical experience utilising financial systems
• Higher/secondary education or equivalent with accounting background
• Capacity to balance priorities and manage expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, to exercise initiative, to set priorities and to work within required timelines.
• Demonstrated integrity, resilience, and commitment to pursue organisational goals in a changing environment.
• Strong communicator. Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
• Highly developed computer literacy skills, including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and email.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.
Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:
Grupo Cobra:
https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/
Acciona:
Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of employee timesheets on a regular basis.
• Send out reminders to employees for timesheet submission and resolve any issues related to timesheet discrepancies.
• Review timesheets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with department heads to verify and approve submitted timesheets.
• Collect, review, and input employee time and attendance data
• Maintain and update employee record