Manager Group Accounting

Job description:

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

This role will report into the Head of Group Accounting and Reporting and is responsible in leading a team to deliver Woodside's Group Accounting processes and support the delivery of the Group's financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understanding and application of relevant accounting standards.
• Preparation of Audit & Risk Committee papers.
• Ensures process are compliant with all statutory requirements, including tax, SOX, audit compliance and Woodside Code of Conduct.
• Supports the external audit of Group Processes.

Management and review of team's deliverables, including:

• Half-yearly impairment assessment and preparation of impairment A&RC papers;
• Tax effect accounting for corporate income taxes APAC and consolidation;
• Tax effect accounting for PRRT;
• Treasury accounting including debt, hedging activities and dividends;
• Accounting for business combinations and asset acquisitions, including the ongoing PPA accounting;
• Accounting for share-based payments;
• Intercompany accounting for loans, dividends and share capital;
• Accounting for embedded derivatives and FCTR;
• Monthly and half yearly reporting and analysis of balances in the Group's reports; and
• Budgeting and forecasting of Group accounting balances.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading a team.
• Able to prioritise work and manage team's work to deliver on key business outcomes.
• Able to clearly communicate complex financial information to broad audience both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, process improvement mindset, organisation skills and high attention to detail.
• Robust and instinctive technical accounting knowledge of IFRS and AASB and financial statement disclosures.
• 10 + years of experience as an accounting professional and hold professional qualification (CA/CPA).
• Experience working in or with hydrocarbon and/or extractive industries.

If you think you can do this job but don't meet all the criteria, that's OK Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment.

Applications close at
11:59pm AWST on 15 October 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.