Management Accountant

APAC Michael Page; Northern Midlands; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC Michael Page is partnering with a rapidly growing ASX-listed resources business based in Perth to appoint a Management Accountant responsible for monthly project cost reports, variance analysis and cost-to-complete assessments. You will support forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, journal preparation, asset management and financial modelling to inform operational decisions and drive performance.

Exposure to on-site stakeholders and involvement across energy and natural resources

Qualifications

• Tertiary Degree in Accounting or relevant qualifications.
• Completed or working towards CA/CPA.
• Exposure to on site stakeholder management.
• 3-5 years experience within the resources sector.
• Experience with Pronto is desirable.
• Proven experience working with accounting software packages and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting processes, including journal preparation, reconciliations and financial close activities.
• Build and maintain financial models to support project analysis, business planning and investment decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and ongoing reforecasting activities.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring capitalisations, disposals and depreciation are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Track project spend and commitments, maintaining accurate forecasts to support operational decision-making.
• Investigate and communicate cost variances, providing commentary and recommendations to support financial outcomes.
• Perform cost to complete assessments and monitor project performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse and review monthly project cost performance, ensuring financial results are accurately reported and understood.

Skills

On-site stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Variance analysis

Education

Tertiary Degree in Accounting or relevant qualifications

CA/CPA completed or in progress

Tools

Pronto

ERP / Accounting software

Job description

Management Accountant will prepare monthly project cost reports, performing variance and cost to complete analysis, forecasting, budgeting, general ledger reconciliations, and month end activities

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing Perth based ASX listed business within the resource sector

Description

• Support month-end reporting processes, including journal preparation, reconciliations and financial close activities.
• Build and maintain financial models to support project analysis, business planning and investment decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and ongoing reforecasting activities.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring capitalisations, disposals and depreciation are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Track project spend and commitments, maintaining accurate forecasts to support operational decision-making.
• Investigate and communicate cost variances, providing commentary and recommendations to support financial outcomes.
• Perform cost to complete assessments and monitor project performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse and review monthly project cost performance, ensuring financial results are accurately reported and understood.

Profile

• Tertiary Degree in Accounting or relevant qualifications.
• Completed or working towards CA/CPA.
• Exposure to on site stakeholder management.
• 3-5 years experience within the resources sector.
• Experience with Pronto is desirable.
• Proven experience working with accounting software packages and financial systems.
• Candidates must be Australian permanent residents or citizens only.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000 + superannuation
• Permanent role with job stability.
• Opportunities to work in the energy and natural resources industry.
• Located in Perth, WA 6000

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to submit your application.