Senior MT&S Financial Accountant

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

Our role in Finance is to partner and enable the business to achieve strategic goals while ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place; provide data-based insights and analytical guidance to drive improvement; and ensure our shareholders’ capital is allocated in a way that generates optimal value.

Duties & Responsibilities:

We have a great role for a Senior Financial Accountant available for a fully qualified CA / CPA to support our Marketing, Trading and Shipping (MT&S) team, through the provision of accurate and timely accounting and advisory services, including revenue recognition, external and internal reporting. 

The position is responsible for ensuring the Woodside Group revenue for sales through our Marketing entity adhere to the Corporate policies and guidelines. 

Key aspects of the role include: 

• Financial management of agreements underpinning marketing, trading and shipping activities 
• Manage Group and statutory accounting and reporting for allocated business units and/or areas, including communicating results to relevant business unit Finance Managers 
• Provide accounting advice on trading and shipping deals in compliance with international accounting and reporting standards 
• Manage the financial accounting entries for allocated business units and/or areas 
• Ensure all financial accounting documentation is maintained in accordance with SOX requirements 
• Engagement with the internal and external auditors 
• Engagement with the tax function 

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrate commitment to and alignment with the Woodside Values 
• Experience in preparation of statutory financial reports 
• Sound understanding of Australian and International Accounting Standards, specifically IFRS 15 (Revenue from Customers) and IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) 
• Strong understand and/or experience working in a SOX environment 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Keen commitment to continuous improvement 
• Strong financial and commercial analytical skills 
• Sound understanding of the Exploration and Production (E&P) lifecycle 
• Professional qualification (ACA/CPA) or equivalent 
• 5+ years’ work experience as a professional in finance/accounting 
   

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 12 May 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.