Senior Accountant – Mining & Exploration (ASX)

MPI; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Direct CFO contact

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Job description

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