Senior Accountant

people2people; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CBD Brisbane location

Job summary

people2people is seeking a technically strong accountant transitioning toward a Finance Manager role in an expanding resources business in Brisbane. You will own core accounting activities, partner with operations and contribute to building a mature finance function under guidance from senior leaders.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and CFO, you will manage month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements while partnering with site stakeholders to drive informed

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification (or close to completion).
• Mining, resources, energy or industrial sector experience is highly regarded.
• Strong financial accounting and month-end experience.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong Excel capability and systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide commentary on variances.
• Partner with site-based stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Oversee outsourced accounts payable provider and ensure quality and compliance.
• Support audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements across finance processes, reporting and controls.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Drive the development of finance operations in a rapidly growing environment

Heavily backed resources organisation commencing operations

Career progression to Finance Manager level on offer

Join a growing and well-funded resources organisation entering an exciting phase of development and operational growth. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller and working closely with an experienced CFO, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting activities while contributing to the build and evolution of the finance function.

This position will suit a technically strong accountant seeking broad exposure across financial reporting, business partnering and process improvement within a business transitioning from start-up phase into operational maturity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful commentary on budget variances
• Partner with operational and site-based stakeholders to support decision-making
• Oversee an outsourced accounts payable provider, ensuring service quality and process compliance
• Support audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements
• Identify and implement improvements across finance processes, reporting and controls

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• CA or CPA qualification (or close to completion)
• Mining, resources, energy or industrial sector experience is highly regarded
• Strong financial accounting and month-end experience
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong Excel capability and systems proficiency

What's on Offer?

• Work alongside an industry seasoned CFO and Financial Controller
• Be an influential contributor establishing finance processes that will continue to evolve over the next 6-12 months as operations commence
• Natural career progression to Finance Manager level in line with business growth
• CBD based and hybrid working arrangements