Senior Financial Accountant
Who we are
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages distribution networks, transmission pipelines and storage capacity. AGIG recently grew to over 1200 employees. We also manage a large contractor workforce, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.
Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero Ambition and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that Australia’s energy transition will require a diverse range of energy supply. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance – Corporate. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting informed business decisions and contributing to continuous improvement across our financial processes.
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of key financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the business. Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute your expertise to strengthen financial processes, support business priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage month-end accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, journals and accruals.
- Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements, shareholder reports and other financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records, including fixed asset registers and associated transactions.
- Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting activities, providing reliable financial information to inform business decisions.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare financial information and supporting analysis for Board and Audit Committee reporting.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
About you
You are a collaborative and detail-oriented finance professional who brings strong technical expertise, a thoughtful approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes. You enjoy building positive working relationships, sharing knowledge and finding opportunities to make processes more effective.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, finance or a related field, including financial reporting.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
- Experience using SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
- A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
- Experience within the energy industry will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2025-2026. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
- Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
- Bonus incentive program.
- A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and to option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
- Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and access to free annual skin checks.
- Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
- Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
- Salary Continuance Insurance.
AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.
Interested in this opportunity but are unsure of meeting all the requirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experience could be exactly what we need!
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.
Applications Close: 4.00pm, 24 November 2026