Senior Financial Accountant

Enaex; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Tenure Recognition Program

Employee Benefits Program

Wellbeing resources

Wellbeing resources via EAP

Job summary

A leading global explosives company in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to enhance accounting and financial activities. The role offers a hybrid work environment and responsibilities include supporting external audits and maintaining the general ledger. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Accounting, a minimum of 5 years' experience, and be CA or CPA qualified. Join a supportive team with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience in accounting.
• Familiarity with new IFRS and AASB accounting standards required.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industries preferred.
• Experience with major ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, Pronto) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing or heavy industries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and oversee month-end close process.
• Coordinate and prepare group reporting submissions to corporate headquarters.
• Support external audit process including preparation of working papers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and taxation.
• Partner with the business on capital projects and cost control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting

CA or CPA Qualified

Tools

JDE

SAP

Oracle

Pronto

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Enaex Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

About the position

A leadership opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our friendly & supportive team, based in Brisbane (hybrid environment).

As our Senior Financial Accountant, you will be primarily responsible for supporting our Executive Finance & IT Manager to complete the accounting & financial activities for our business. In this role, you will ensure our company fulfils reporting obligations to external parties.

Core accountabilities include:

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and oversee month-end close process
• Coordinate and prepare group reporting submissions, and reporting to corporate headquarters in accordance with group timelines
• Support external audit process, including preparation of working papers and responding to auditor queries
• Compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and taxation requirements
• Operational & Project Support: Partner with the business to assess financial impacts of capital projects and cost control initiatives
• System & Process improvement: Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, reporting automation and process efficiency

About the team

Reporting to the Executive Finance & IT Manager, you will lead a small team of two (Financial Accountant and AP & AR Officer) and work closely with our Management Accountant. You will form part of our wider Broader Leadership Team, with the opportunity to develop as a senior leader within our business.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, with a minimum of 5 years’ technical experience
• CA or CPA Qualified
• Familiarity with the new IFRS and AASB accounting standards (e.g. AASB 15 and AASB 16)
• Experience with major ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, Pronto highly regarded) plus Intermediate/Advanced Excel & Microsoft Office skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously and complete tasks with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders from varying professional backgrounds
• Ability to show initiative and adapt to an evolving environment with resilience
• Experience within a chartered organisation or large ASX or multinational enterprise
• Experience in mining, manufacturing or heavy industries

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday | Hybrid environment
• Attractive salary package based on experience
• Friendly, supportive team within a diverse & accommodating working environment
• Growth opportunities with a focus on your development
• Opportunity to work for a global organisation with a local touch
• Tenure Recognition Program – certificate & gift cards for 5, 10, 15 & 20+ years of service
• Employee Benefits Program saving on cost of living expenses
• Novated leasing on vehicles for tax savings
• Flight Centre discounts and benefits for holidays
• Wellbeing resources through our EAP service provider, Telus Health

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply now’ to access our application form through our Careers website – you can also access a copy of the position description.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. Applications will close on Sunday 19 October 2025.

If you don’t tick all the boxes but are in the process of growth and think this is the right move for you, please apply. We are happy to discuss options.

Who we are

Enaex is a world leader in the production of industrial-grade ammonium nitrate and a provider of integrated rock fragmentation services in Chile and Latin America. Enaex has a broad international presence operating in and exporting explosives and services to more than forty countries globally. Enaex Australia has over 20 years of experience in blasting services, operating nationally across Australia and serving multiple commodities including iron ore, gold, and coal. Enaex Australia is part of Enaex S.A. (a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group).

Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity and recruit based on qualifications, skills, experience and alignment with our culture and values. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia.

For further information, please email [e-mail]. This email is for enquiries only.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Mining and Manufacturing

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