The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Technical Accountant to join our Finance & Technology team on a Permanent Full Time basis. The location for this role is flexible, we offer hybrid working arrangements (2d/w in the office).

Reporting to the Technical Accounting Manager, you will be you’ll be a go-to advisor, providing critical insights and guidance on complex accounting issues and supporting our M&A and transaction processes. It is a great opportunity to bring your expertise in interpreting accounting standards to a high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain APA Group’s accounting policies to ensure they are relevant and effective

• Enhance the Finance function’s technical acumen, including updates on new accounting standards and energy industry-specific complexities

• Provide accounting advice for contracts, accounting standards, budget/forecast processes, emerging accounting issues and key judgements

• Provide accounting support for M&A activities, due diligence, and integration, and assist with capital markets transactions

• Prepare key reports and papers for the Group Audit & Finance Committee, conduct technical reviews of external reporting, and support Finance Reporting team during peak periods

Your background

• Qualified accountant with CA or CPA certification and relevant work experience in related discipline

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and demonstrated experience in preparing commercially focused accounting advice that is compliant with Australian Accounting standards

• Strong written and communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders

• High level of attention to detail

• Capital Markets and Merger & Acquisition accounting experience is preferred

Working at APA

At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes Sunday, 24 November 2024. Role Reference Number JR1655

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.