Cost Accountant

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Cost Accountant to implement cost management systems and provide financial insights. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in mining. This role offers opportunities to contribute to financial health and an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management or financial accounting experience preferred, especially in mining or similar industries.
• Ability to interpret cost drivers and deliver insights across all levels within Site and Corporate teams.
• Good understanding of project control principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cost management systems, processes, and procedures.
• Oversee project cost control and performance reporting.
• Lead key cost functions including accruals and change management.

Skills

Cost management systems implementation

Project cost control

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/CIMA qualification (in progress)

Job description

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Location: Fortescue Centre - 256 St Georges Tce, Perth located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people

Roster: 5D2R Monday - Friday FIFO ex Perth with frequent travel to site (minimum 2 nights per month)

As a Cost Accountant at one of Fortescue’s Iron Ore Hematite Mine in Pilbara, you will play a crucial role in the adoption and implementation of the cost management system and processes, ensuring capital projects are tracking timely and cost effectively to Budget and Plan. You will work closely with management team to provide financial insights and support as part of the broader finance business partner team, contributing to the overall financial health and success of our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain cost management systems, processes, and procedures

Oversee project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting

Manage cost and progress reporting to ensure timely, accurate insights for project teams

Lead key cost functions including accruals, forecasting, variance analysis, and change management

Drive process improvement through automation and enhanced financial controls

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and Fortescue’s financial policies

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Working towards CA/CPA/CIMA qualification
• +3 years exposure to management or financial accounting in mining or similar industry preferred
• Ability to interpret and identify key cost drivers to deliver insight and opportunity across all levels within Site and Corporate team
• Good understanding of project control principle, processes and techniques
• Good communication skills, ability to interface with project stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.