Lead Fixed Asset Accountant Australia

Reference Number QGC2218

Lead Fixed Asset Accountant

Closing date for applications 26 December 2012 Country Australia City Brisbane Function/Discipline Finance & Planning Employment Category This is a contract role This role is offered on local conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary Competitive

The Organisation QGC is a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer focused on supplying cleaner hydrocarbon energy to growing domestic and international markets. We are establishing Queensland Curtis LNG, a world-first project to turn reserves of natural coal seam gas in the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland into liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a carbon efficient fuel. QGC, which is wholly owned by the British energy company BG Group, employs more than 4,300 staff and contractors.

Position Summary The purpose of this position is to assist the Principal Fixed Assets with the activities of the Fixed Assets Team on a day-to-day basis. Specifically, this role provides hands-on expertise in addressing more complex asset accounting issues, and undertaking more complex SAP system integrity checks for the QGC Group of companies.

Key Accountabilities Position Specific• Assist the Principal Fixed Assets Accountant with co-ordinating and overseeing the activities of the Fixed Assets Team, ensuring that all deliverables and deadlines are met. • Timely capitalisation of all assets in accordance with BG Group policies and procedures. • Assist the Principal Fixed Assets Accountant with the preparation of notes to Financial Statements. • Calculation and application of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortisation (DD&A) rates in accordance with BG Group policies and procedures. • All associated fixed asset activities including reconciliations, asset verification, month end reporting and capitalisation of asset purchases with reference to accounting, tax and royalty books. • Assist with the compilation of information for audits and tax returns. • Ensure compliance with Group Financial Controls processes. • Maintain relevant documentary evidence to support audit visits. People Management• The incumbent must adhere to the annual HR cycle and meet deadlines within the appropriate timeframes. Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE)• Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all managers are accountable for HSSE within their area of the Business and are responsible for ensuring that their team adopt exemplary HSSE behaviours. • All QGC employees must adhere to the Business Principles at all times under Conduct, Our People, Society and HSSE and to participate in relevant training.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Technical Experience• Qualified Accountant with post qualification experience preferred Experience• Experience within the mining or oil and gas industries preferred • Demonstrated experience in a lead fixed asset accounting role • Experience with Coal Seam Gas operations will be an advantage • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system   Knowledge, Languages, Skills and Attributes• Ability to lead and guide other accountants to achieve required outcomes • Ability to identify solutions to problems and execute solutions through to completion • Ability to take ownership of system migration and fixed asset related issues • Prompt and accurate work with high attention to detail • Efficient organisational skills including meeting deadlines and general time management • Approachable and professional interpersonal skills • Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment with competing priorities • Analytical and problem-solving skills   Special Features • Ability to undertake domestic travel

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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