bookkeeper

Kraken is an innovative technology platform designed for the utility sector, providing an end-to-end solution that automates and enhances the energy supply chain. It manages over 60 million customer accounts and works with various energy sources, including offshore wind and grid-scale batteries. Kraken helps utilities improve operational efficiency, customer service, and innovative product development while contributing to the transition to a decentralized and decarbonized energy system.

Kraken delivers transformational tech to utilities around the world to make the global transition to green energy quicker and more affordable. Part of the Octopus Energy Group.

Kraken

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.


Role Mission

As a Financial Product Manager for Bookkeeping, you’ll be part of shaping Kraken's global financial integrity. You will drive the strategy and development of our foundational ledgers and transaction systems, enabling Kraken to remain compliant and performant in existing markets and scale into new ones. Your mission is to build and enhance a robust, transparent and auditable bookkeeping system that ensures the accurate management of customer balances, simplifies regulatory compliance and accelerates client migrations.


Primary Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision
- Own and refine the long-term product vision for Kraken's core financial systems
- Translate market needs, regulatory trends, client requirements and operational challenges into a clear product roadmap

Product Development & Delivery
- Oversee development and improvement of core bookkeeping processes (e.g., ledger creation, transaction accuracy, reconciliation and auditability)
- Define product requirements that strengthen data reliability, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
- Lead the development of high-value bookkeeping products (like the Credit Storage Ledger). Own the strategy and execution for the successful rollout and acceptance of these innovations across all relevant clients and markets

Stakeholder Alignment & Discovery
- Act as the primary bridge between business teams (Finance, Sales, Delivery) and technical teams and ensure that the team’s roadmap, mission and progress is visible across the organization
- Conduct detailed discovery to advise clients on the optimal ledger configuration, minimizing complexity and setup time for new migrations

Performance and Data Integrity
- Use data to identify risks, reduce data inconsistencies and ensure financial audibility


Key Success Metrics & Outcomes

Your success in this role is defined by two areas of ownership. You will be responsible for balancing the roots beneath a beautiful forest (80%), which ensures our reliable, compliant system foundations, with the forest (20%) with the tall canopy, which enables capabilities that drive client differentiation.

Product Adoption & Innovation (Forest)
-Drive the creation of new bookkeeping solutions (e.g., Credit Storage Ledger) and make sure it has a high adoption rate across all clients
- Support new customer segments like Distribution to enable entry into new markets

Auditing & Compliance (Roots)
- Ensure ledgers and transaction logs are auditable for all clients in various markets, with all history and records documented
- Reduction in financial or billing-related complaints or discrepancies

Speed & Scalability (Roots)
- Faster client migrations and setups through optimal ledger configuration by providing clear, streamlined guidance on ledger configurations


Financial Product Manager – Bookkeeping

As a Financial Product Manager, shape Kraken's financial integrity through bookkeeping systems. Drive innovations and maintain compliance for the tech-focused energy sector.

USING OUR COLLECTIVE ENERGY FOR POSITIVE TECHNOLOGY
Ippon is a consulting and expertise firm, who is convinced that technology is a source of progress for society.  We help our clients leverage their digital assets to design an appropriate strategy and deploy their transformation roadmap at scale.

Product ⦿ Data ⦿ Cloud & DevOps ⦿ Software Engineering

AWS Advanced Consulting Partner ⦿ Snowflake Select Partner
 
STRATEGY
Design your organization's strategy and deploy your roadmap at scale to deliver value expected by the market.

TECHNOLOGY
We rely on powerful technology platforms to drive innovation and modernization.

TRANSFORMATION
Accelerating digital transformation for your organization by applying adapted support methodologies.

Ippon Technologies USA

• Maintain accurate financial records in Xero or MYOB, leveraging automation wherever possible
• Prepare and lodge BAS and GST returns
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process payroll (monthly) and ensure compliance with superannuation and ATO requirements
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and expense claims
• Produce monthly financial statements and KPI summaries for management review
• Produce Annual Financial Statements and Tax Returns for review and submission by our accountants.
• Support ad-hoc financial queries and provide insight into trends and variances


Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper managing financial operations for a tech consultancy. Handling bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting with flexibility for 4 days a month.

Quad Lock is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of reliable smartphone mounts and accessories, catering to a wide range of activities including cycling, motorcycling, driving, and more. Their products are known for their secure locking mechanism, ensuring device safety during various activities and have been trusted by millions worldwide. Quad Lock also supports community causes like the World Bicycle Relief by donating bikes to developing communities. They offer products for many leading smartphone brands, ensuring compatibility and security across devices.

Quad Lock is an award winning and fast growing Melbourne based company that revolutionised the smartphone mounting game with our patented case-based mounting system. Originally launched in 2012, the Quad Lock range now includes mounts for Cycling, Motorcycling, Driving, Running, and a range of Lifestyle options. To date, millions of Quad Lock products have been shipped to over 100 countries.

Quad Lock

• Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Providing general support to the Management Accountant
• Monitoring customer accounts to ensure payments are received according to terms
• Following up on overdue accounts and managing debt collection processes
• Processing incoming payments and allocating them correctly in NetSuite
• Creating and managing bank transactions, including trading accounts and transfers
• Entering credit card transactions, managing a volume of 500+ transactions per month
• Assisting with data entry of accounts payable invoices using Stampli
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting
• Assisting with FX management

Accounts Officer

Detail-oriented Accounts Officer managing accounts receivable and payable at Quad Lock. Joining a collaborative finance team at one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies in Melbourne.

GWA Group Limited is a leading Australian supplier of building fixtures and fittings to households and commercial premises. The company operates through its Bathrooms & Kitchens business, focusing on delivering superior water solutions. GWA is the owner and distributor of renowned brands such as Caroma, Methven, Dorf, and Clark. It is listed on the ASX 300 index, reflecting its significant presence in the market.

At GWA Group our vision is to make everyday water experiences extraordinary - today and for tomorrow. 

Since 1886, the experts at GWA have designed innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices. Our success is driven by a global team that share a passion to be the trusted and integrated solutions partner in the delivery of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries. 

So, who is GWA? Just take a walk through your home and you will realise you encounter our amazing products every day!

As you enter your bathroom on display is our Urbane II range, matched beautifully with our Aurajet Aio Overhead shower. And if that’s not enough when you walk into the heart of your home, the kitchen, an Evolution sink and Gaston Pull Down Sink Mixer show that you know how to style a kitchen! Your laundry is also a showcase of our laundry tubs and outlets.

So now that you know who we are, and you are excited about redesigning your bathroom, kitchen and laundry, let’s recap on our amazing lifestyle and consumer brands; Caroma, Methven, Clark and Dorf.

But let’s get to some of the facts:
We are Australian owned and are a member of the ASX index. We employ over 600 people across Australia, New Zealand, UK and China, and we are on the journey of transforming our leading consumer and lifestyle brands.

Sound like a business you want to be part of?
Check us out and join great people, working with great brands, all working together to make life better!

GWA Group Limited

• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly pay runs.
• Onboarding new employees and managing terminations.
• Handling master file changes and overseeing leave management using MicrOpay EVO, UKG Ready Time & Attendance, and Workday systems.
• Processing payroll transactions, including manual payments and adjustments.
• Managing new employee set-up, terminations, and changes to employee records.
• Overseeing leave applications and ensuring accurate data import/export between systems.
• Preparing payroll reconciliations, reports, and superannuation payments.
• Responding promptly to payroll enquiries and liaising with internal teams.
• Supporting a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll Officer ensuring accurate processing of payroll and employee onboarding at GWA based in Prestons, Australia. Join a supportive community enhancing water sustainability and customer experiences.

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