Senior Accountant - Corporate

Liontown; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liontown Limited is an ASX-listed owner and operator of Kathleen Valley Lithium, seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to drive consolidated reporting, month-end close, and external audit coordination. You will report to the Group Financial Controller and partner with finance and operations to ensure accurate, timely financial information.

The role requires advanced accounting knowledge, system improvements, and business partnering across OPEX, CAPEX, and statutory reporting, with mentorship of

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate or financial accounting.
• Experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and external audit support.
• ERP systems experience; SAP preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA, CA, or CIMA qualification.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Prepares consolidated monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepares Corporate Accounting reports for input into quarterly ASX releases.
• Supports preparation of the half and full year financial accounts and external audit coordination.
• Supports month-end close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provides specialist analysis of Corporate OPEX and CAPEX variances.
• Supports rolling cash flow forecasts and treasury activities.
• Contributes to cost control initiatives and financial analysis across operations.
• Designs and improves accounting processes and mentors junior finance staff.
• Assists with ad-hoc information requests.

Skills

Corporate accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Auditing support

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA / CA / CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who are we?

Liontown Limited is an independent, ASX listed company and the 100% owner and operator of the tier-one Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields, approximately 700 km north-east of Perth. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world’s largest and most sustainable hard rock lithium operations.

Who are we?

Liontown Limited is an independent, ASX listed company and the 100% owner and operator of the tier-one Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields, approximately 700 km north-east of Perth. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world’s largest and most sustainable hard rock lithium operations.

The opportunity

In this role, the Senior Corporate Accountant provides advanced technical accounting expertise to support the integrity of Liontown’s financial reporting and compliance obligations. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role is accountable for delivering consolidated financial reporting, managing month-end close processes, and coordinating external audit activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As one of two Senior Corporate Accountants, you will be operating at an advanced professional level, the position applies in-depth knowledge of accounting standards, taxation obligations, and financial controls to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across corporate OPEX, CAPEX, and statutory requirements. The role partners closely with finance and operational teams, contributing specialist insight that supports sound financial decision-making across the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares consolidated financial reports on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Preparation of Corporate Accounting reports for input into quarterly ASX releases.
• Supports preparation of the half and full year financial accounts and coordination of the external audit process, ensuring audit deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Supports month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, to ensure the integrity of financial records within required timeframes.
• Provides specialist analysis of Corporate OPEX and CAPEX variances, identifying discrepancies and developing recommendations to address material differences.
• Support weekly preparation of rolling cash flow forecasts and treasury activities, ensuring accurate forecasting and supporting liquidity management requirements.
• Contributes to cost control initiatives and financial analysis across operations, providing insights that support informed decision-making and performance improvement.
• Designs and improves accounting processes and procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial reporting standards, and mentors less experienced finance professionals to support capability development within the team.
• Assisting with ad-hoc information requests.

What We’re Looking For

This role requires significant experience in corporate or financial accounting. With several interesting projects in the pipeline, the position extends well beyond traditional accounting duties and will suit someone who enjoys a broader scope of work — including system improvements, process streamlining, and business partnering. We are looking for:

• Significant experience in corporate or financial accounting, preferably within a listed company or resources environment.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end management, and external audit support
• Proven experience with ERP systems; experience with SAP is highly desirable
• Relevant experience applying Australian accounting standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA , CA or CIMA professional accounting qualification
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen.

Why Liontown

Liontown is a leading ASX-listed provider of responsible battery minerals, driving the clean energy revolution. With world-class assets, tier-one credentials, and strategic partnerships, our mission is to power a sustainable future.

• We offer a generous incentive plan, including cash and share bonuses.

For more information on Liontown, visit Liontown.com.