Senior Financial Accountant

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to deliver high-quality financial reporting and technical accounting analysis. You will prepare statutory financial reports, manage joint venture accounting, and ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a CA/CPA qualification and advanced Excel skills. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS and specifically Australian accounting standards.
• Experience in mining, energy, and construction preferred.
• Candidates transitioning from professional services/audit encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory financial reporting and application of accounting standards.
• Preparation of technical accounting papers and corporate management reporting.
• Joint venture accounting and reporting.
• Consolidation of group subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Facilitate monthly processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide financial insight critical to decision-making with senior leaders.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Advanced Excel skills

SAP including Group Reporting experience

Mining experience

Joint venture accounting experience

Dedication to work in a team environment

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Work Location: Perth.Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday – Friday

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, technical accounting analysis, and month-end processes to support accurate, timely, and compliant financial outcomes for Fortescue.

Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team, this role provides expertise across statutory reporting, consolidations, joint venture accounting, and Australian accounting standards. The position works closely with senior leaders to provide financial insights that inform business decisions, while ensuring strong governance, process integrity, and alignment with Fortescue’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory financial reporting and interpretation and application of Australian accounting standards
• Preparation of technical accounting papers and corporate management reporting
• Joint venture accounting and reporting, and acquisition accounting
• Consolidation of group of subsidiaries, investments in associates and joint ventures
• Facilitate monthly processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Working closely with senior leaders to provide financial insight critical to decision-making

Qualifications and Experience

• CA/CPA qualification and strong understanding of IFRS and specifically Australian accounting standards
• Advanced Excel skills
• SAP including Group Reporting experience
• Mining, energy and construction experience is desirable
• Joint venture accounting experience is desirable
• Dedication to work in a team environment
• Candidates looking to transition from professional services/audit are encouraged to apply.

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.

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

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.