Senior Accountant

4 months ago

Melbourne, Australia AGL Energy Full time

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
 

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in. 

About the role

Due to the increase in new and exciting transactions at AGL, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant within our Group Reporting and Advisory team.
This position will support AGL’s response to sustainability reporting requirements, provide high quality technical accounting advice and maintain AGL’s enterprise-wide accounting policies, responding to changes in accounting standards. The role will also actively lead and contribute to supporting team projects.

What you’ll be doing

  • Work alongside the sustainability reporting team, the role will contribute to the assessment, plan and implementation of controls and processes to ensure AGL is compliant with existing and emerging ESG reporting requirements.
  • Provide high quality advice on complex accounting transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, derivatives and legal entity accounting.
  • Build, maintain and apply AGL’s portfolio of enterprise-wide accounting policies, ensuring policies continue to be fit for purpose as the business evolves.
  • Actively contribute to the professional growth and continuous learning of the AGL’s broader finance team.
  • Prepare and coordinate board-level reports that provide strategic insights into the key judgements applied by the group.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of seniority and across business lines.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the audit process, ensuring all financial reporting is in line with required standards.
  • Oversee and manage reporting-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.

About you

  • Extensive technical accounting experience and high level of understanding of consolidation accounting.
  • Experience in complex accounting matters such as M&A transaction advisory, group consolidations, derivatives and legal entity accounting.
  • Qualified accountant (CA/CPA) with consulting experience (Big 4 desirable).
  • Experience with large ERP systems (SAP desirable).
  • Advanced stakeholder management skills and adept in keeping stakeholders engaged and informed.
  • Proactive and able to manage priorities with limited supervision and direction.
  • Works as part of a team to deliver on shared objectives, shares experience and knowledge to help develop others regardless of reporting lines, contributes to team projects and deliverables.

We’d love to see your application by COB Thursday 29 August 2024.


At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • Flexible working options including hybrid work.
  • Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
  • Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
  • Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
  • Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
  • Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
  • Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
  • Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Location:

Sydney NSW 2000

Job Family Group:

Finance and Accounting

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