Senior Financial Accountant

ENGIE Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transition utility in Melbourne is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant. You will ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, oversee the month-end close processes, and support the year-end audit. The role requires strong financial analytical skills and a solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and be CA or CPA qualified.

Qualifications

• Experience in external reporting within a corporate or ASX-listed environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close processes, including journal preparation.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the year-end audit process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting standards

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

At ENGIE, great adventures always start with a simple "hello" and the desire to take action for tomorrow. If, like us, you strongly believe the energy transition holds opportunities for you and for everyone, then look no further, you belong with us!

Our goal is to be the best energy transition utility, and we have an ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2045. In Australia, this includes flexible power generation, energy retail services for homes and businesses, advanced energy management solutions, and a growing portfolio of future-focused projects — from hydrogen and battery storage to wind and solar developments.

About the Role

We’re looking for a technically proficient Senior Financial Accountant to support our expanding business. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, contributing to the statutory audit, and reporting process. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors, contributing to the financial health and transparency of the business. Delivering continuous improvement across finance operations is also a key part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and execute month-end close processes, including journal preparation and posting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Statutory financial statement preparation and consolidations and support the year-end audit
• Provide technical accounting advice to internal stakeholders and writing accounting papers to support our position
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal policies

About You

You’re a technically strongfinance professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving problems. You bring a proactive mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for continuous improvement

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and CA or CPA qualified

Skills & Experience

• Experience in external reporting gained within a large corporate or ASX-listed environment, or through a role at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm
• Strong understanding ofAustralian Accounting Standardsand their practical application
• Skilled in financial analysis, integratedP&L, balance sheet, and cash flow modelling
• Able to translate complex accounting concepts into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working across multiple business units
• Known for yourattention to detail,problem-solving mindset, and ability tochallenge the status quo
• Motivated by continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, marital status, health, disability or political opinions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to ap ply. Our differences are our strengths.

Business Unit: T&G

Division: T&G AMEA - Australia

Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree