Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) is one of Australia’s leading gas infrastructure companies, managing critical gas infrastructure across Australia through its infrastructure businesses that include Australian Gas Networks, Dampier Bunbury Pipeline and Multinet Gas Networks. It is also leading the way in renewable gas, through the development of projects such as Hydrogen Park South Australia which is delivering a 5% renewable gas blend to more than 3,800 homes. With an asset base of approximately $9 billion, a customer base of over 2 million and employing more than 470 staff, AGIG is poised for further growth.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position is responsible for providing treasury accounting support to the business, including financial reporting, transaction processing, and has a focus on treasury transactions for all AGIG businesses. Specific responsibilities include:
Monthly Accounting and Reporting:
- process daily treasury-related bank transactions to the general ledger;
- prepare reconciliations for selected balance sheet accounts;
- conduct detailed monthly actual vs budget analysis and year-on-year variance analysis for treasury P&L items;
- prepare annual statutory account disclosures for treasury-related items;
- liaise with the treasury team to stay informed about major transactions and their impact on profit and loss.
Budgeting:
- collaborate with the Group Planning Manager to prepare financing cost budgets for AGIG businesses;
- assist Treasury in preparing annual budget assumption templates;
System Maintenance and Improvement:
- identify and implement process and system improvements;
- review internal control environment and make improvements as necessary;
- participate in business improvement projects, especially in technical accounting areas.
Major Projects:
- provide financial technical accounting support and reporting to project teams for major projects.
Applications are encouraged from CA/CPA qualified accountants with demonstrated experience in treasury accounting and reporting. The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills (including Advanced MS Excel proficiency), high attention to detail, well developed communication skills and a flexible, constructive and positive attitude. The ability to work independently, be proactive and engage effectively with key stakeholders, both internally and externally will be pivotal to success. Experience with regulated industries and ESG will be highly regarded but is not essential.