About Woodside Global Solutions

Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru is being built as a hub of excellence, to drive innovation, digital transformation, and global collaboration.

Working as one Global team, the Woodside Digital team is a trusted partner driving transformation within the organisation. We are bold in our ambitions and resolute in our actions. Through cutting-edge AI, robust cyber security, and advanced data solutions we drive innovation and influence every part of our business.

We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a global impact, helping to shape the future of Woodside together.

About the Role The Financial Accountant is part of the Finance Center of Excellence and is responsible for preparing and supporting the delivery of high-quality statutory and financial accounting activities for Woodside subsidiaries and branches across multiple jurisdictions.

Operating within a global delivery model, the position is a hands-on preparer role covering statutory financial statements, management accounts, account reconciliations, journal processing, government and regulatory reporting, supporting schedules, variance analysis and audit deliverables. The role works closely with regional Accounting teams, Group Financial Control and other Finance stakeholders to deliver accurate, complete and timely outcomes, apply accounting judgement, resolve accounting and reporting matters, and support review, audit and sign-off in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, accounting standards and Woodside accounting policies.

Key responsibilities:

Statutory Reporting

- Prepare statutory financial statements and management accounts for an assigned portfolio of entities and branches in accordance with the statutory reporting timetable.
- Prepare financial statement workbooks, including extracting and validating trial balances, updating account mappings, preparing offline or topside adjustments and reclassifications, and completing disclosures, supporting schedules and variance analyses.
- Populate and self-review draft financial statements and management accounts for accuracy, completeness, internal consistency, presentation and compliance.




- Assess accounting and disclosure matters requiring judgement and resolve or escalate significant matters in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the review and sign-off of statutory reporting deliverables with relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate statutory audit activities, including audit planning, information requests, issue resolution, management representation letters, subsequent-event inquiries and financial statement sign-off.
- Prepare financial information for external or in-country service providers and reconcile locally prepared financial statements and supporting information to Woodside’s accounting records.
- Coordinate letters of support or funding and Director approval processes, where required.
- Contribute to standardisation, continuous improvement, knowledge transfer and quality across the statutory reporting process.

Financial Accounting and Close

- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations using BlackLine, investigate reconciling items and support timely resolution of aged or overdue items.
- Prepare, review and process manual, consolidation and corporate journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation, approvals and period recognition.
- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including investigation and resolution of accounting or processing exceptions.

Government and Regulatory Reporting

- Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual government surveys and other financial regulatory reporting requirements for assigned entities and jurisdictions.
- Gather, validate and reconcile reporting data with regional stakeholders, maintain supporting documentation and achieve required reporting deadlines.

Governance, Stakeholder Management and Process Excellence

- Partner with regional Accounting teams, Group Financial Control, Tax and other Finance stakeholders to deliver accounting and reporting outcomes across multiple regions.
- Maintain effective governance and controls while contributing to consistent ways of working, standardisation, knowledge transfer,



continuous improvement, automation and system enhancements across the Center of Excellence

Skills and Experience:

- Qualified accounting qualification (CA/CPA) or equivalent.
- 5–10 years’ relevant professional experience in finance or accounting, preferably including statutory or external financial reporting, financial accounting and/or external audit.
- Strong experience in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, management accounts and supporting financial reporting workpapers.
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Experience across general ledger accounting, financial close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal processing and government or regulatory reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to communicate accounting and reporting matters clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, standardisation, knowledge sharing, automation and process excellence.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word;
- Experience with Workiva and BlackLine is desirable.

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

Commitment to your ongoing development, including on the job opportunities and formal programs

Inclusive parental leave entitlements for both parents

Values led culture

Flexible work options

Generous annual leave, sick leave and casual leave

Cultural and religious leave with flexible public holiday opportunities A competitive remuneration package featuring performance based incentives with uncapped Employer Provident Fund

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values.

Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We also offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

- If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a global organisation that values innovation and excellence, apply now through our careers portal or connect with our recruitment team.

📌 Financial Accountant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Woodside Energy India
📍 Bengaluru