Senior Accountant

MPI; Western Australia; Hybride; AUD 130 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Direct CFO contact

Résumé du poste

MPI is partnering with an established Australian mining and resources business to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant. You will own financial accounting and management reporting, working closely with the CFO in a hands-on, autonomous role within a lean finance team.

The role covers project accounting for exploration, month-end close, and statutory reporting in an ASX-listed environment. You will ensure timely, accurate financial information and system improvements with Xero, Dext and

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is required.
• Proven experience managing financial accounting and management reporting functions.
• Experience in an ASX-listed mining, resources or exploration business highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Understanding of exploration expenditure and project cost accounting.
• Experience with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Manage annual budgets, rolling cash flow forecasts and monthly variance reporting.
• Oversee BAS, GST, PAYG, FBT and other taxation compliance requirements.
• Manage exploration expenditure accounting, including drilling and contractor cost reconciliations.
• Assist with Appendix 5B reporting, statutory accounts and external audits.
• Improve financial systems and processes across Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax.
• Support CFO with financial reporting, analysis and broader commercial requirements.

Formation

CA or CPA qualification

Outils

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Description du poste

We are partnering withan established Australian mining and resources business with a growing operational footprint and a diverse portfolio of projects across Australia. They are to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of its financial accounting and management reporting functions.

Working closely with the CFO, this is a hands-on opportunity for a CA or CPA-qualified accountant who is comfortable operating autonomously within a small finance team.

The business has an active exploration portfolio across Australia, offering exposure to project accounting, exploration expenditure and the broader financial operations of an ASX-listed environment.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, takes pride in producing accurate work and can confidently manage competing priorities without needing to be micromanaged.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available to support business operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Managing annual budgets, rolling cash flow forecasts and monthly variance reporting
• Overseeing BAS, GST, PAYG, FBT and other taxation compliance requirements
• Managing exploration expenditure accounting, including drilling and contractor cost reconciliations
• Assisting with Appendix 5B reporting, statutory accounts and external audit requirements
• Managing and improving financial systems and processes across Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax
• Supporting the CFO with financial reporting, analysis and broader commercial requirements.

About You

We're looking for a technically strong accountant who is proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities.

You’ll ideally bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Proven experience managing financial accounting and management reporting functions
• Experience within an ASX-listed mining, resources or exploration business will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations and statutory reporting
• Understanding of exploration expenditure and project cost accounting
• Experience with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax would be advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Above all, you’ll be someone who is reliable, responsive and takes accountability for delivering quality work.

What's on Offer?

• $130,000 – $145,000 + super, depending on experience
• Potential performance-based bonus
• Flexible working arrangements with office based role and some WFH options
• Direct working relationship with the CFO
• A varied, hands-on position within a lean finance function
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the financial operations of a growing resources business.

Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.