Senior Management Accountant

Australian Gas Networks; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity recognition by DiversityInsI

WORK180 employer of choice

Paid volunteer leave (2 days)

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing and inclusion program

AGIG Social Club

Job summary

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) seeks a Senior Management Accountant to partner with business leaders, deliver insightful reporting and strong financial stewardship across a division. You will drive close collaboration with stakeholders, support budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a 12‑month fixed term engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work from either Adelaide or Melbourne, focusing on accuracy, process improvement

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in accounting or finance with management accounting and business partnering responsibilities.
• CA or CPA qualification and a relevant tertiary degree are required.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret financial information and provide practical recommendations.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for reporting and insight generation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders and cost centre owners, providing financial advice and insights.
• Manage month-end accounting, journals, accruals and cost assessments.
• Prepare and review monthly operating reports with variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Support accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting across AGIG divisions.
• Lead project accounting tasks including capital spend, phasing and capitalisation processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve financial processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP ECC/SAP S4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. 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.

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 goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. 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

At AGIG, our Finance team plays an important role in enabling our business strategy by providing trusted insights, strong financial stewardship and commercial support across the organisation. Through collaboration and partnership, our Finance professionals help shape decisions that create value for our customers, communities and the future of energy.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Management Accountant will be a trusted finance partner to the business, providing meaningful insights, supporting informed decision‑making and helping drive strong financial outcomes across an assigned AGIG division. This 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity will see you work closely with leaders, stakeholders and Finance colleagues to deliver quality reporting, strengthen processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Please note: This role can be based in either Adelaide or Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with Executive General Managers and cost centre owners, providing thoughtful financial advice, insights and support to help guide business decisions and outcomes.
• Month end accounting including journals, review of required accruals and cost assessment.
• Prepare and review monthly operating reports, using financial analysis and storytelling to explain performance, highlight trends and provide practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance teams and business stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting, ensuring timely delivery of meaningful insights across AGIG.
• Work alongside stakeholders to understand business priorities, review financial performance, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Provide financial guidance and reporting support for key projects, including capital initiatives, balance sheet reconciliations, audit activities and stakeholder information requests.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, improve and enhance financial processes, systems, reporting practices and internal controls through a continuous improvement mindset.
• Support the Head of Finance by sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and contributing to a collaborative environment focused on capability development and success.
• Project accounting and administration. Working closely with project managers to ensure project spend, phasing, forecasting and categorisation is captured correctly. Assisting with project completion and capitalisation processes.
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly operating reports and rolling forecasts, including detailed variance analysis (budget vs actuals)

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, together with CA or CPA qualification.
• 7-10 years' experience in accounting, finance or a related discipline, with experience providing management accounting and business partnering support.
• Strong experience using SAP systems, including SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, with the ability to leverage technology to improve financial outcomes.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial information, understand key drivers and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• Experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, with a focus on delivering accurate and valuable insights.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, with the ability to create meaningful reports and translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive approach, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.

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.
• 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.
• Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and access to free annual health checks.
• Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
• Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.

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.

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, 19th October 2026