Assistant Accountant

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around Character, Commitment, and Connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant mission in the energy sector.

About the role

The Finance Operations division provides a key foundation to ensuring sound financial decision making by AEMO leadership and is critical to AEMO maintaining strong support from stakeholders for its mission by ensuring the robustness of information underpinning revenue, cost management and funding requests.

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for providing support to the Senior Financial Accountant and Manager of Accounting Operations to maintain a full trial balance. Key areas of focus will be on balance sheet reconciliations and month end reporting requirements. Relationships will be maintained between intercompany and project teams, alongside providing support to the wider finance team as required.

What you will be doing

• Prepare month-end accounting requirements within timetable, prepayments, journals, and consolidated entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide support to the Senior Financial Accountant
• Maintain knowledge of key financial controls and governance
• Create and maintain process and procedure documentation
• P&L and BS review by segment and department
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement of month-end accounting processes to maximise accuracy and timeliness
• Act as one of the key points of contact for finance-related activities. This includes building a good rapport with relevant staff and understanding the key AEMO financial policies and procedures

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in Business Management, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field or qualified through experience advantageous
• Solid knowledge in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping desirable
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Keen interest in automation, data, and systems advantageous
• Flexibility and adaptability within the role

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Our Process 

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, or religion. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au