Senior Financial Accountant

Professional Search Group ·www.professionalsearchgroup.com.au

Location West Perth, WA, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Finance & Accounting
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Hero Calling | Senior Financial Accountant | Mining | SAP Essential

Senior Financial Accountant

We are recruiting on behalf of an established WA mining organisation for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their Perth finance team. This is a broad, hands-on opportunity covering financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit, fixed assets and mining accounting, with genuine potential to convert into a permanent position.

Fact File:

  • School of Accounting: Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Systems: SAP Essential
  • Industry: Mining / Resources
  • Contract Type: 6 Month Temp to Perm
  • Alternative: Fixed Term Contract considered
  • Availability: Immediate / Short Notice Highly Regarded
  • Permanent Package: Circa $155k + Super
  • Location: Perth

About the Role:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance and month-end processes across a complex mining environment. You will take ownership across key balance sheet areas while supporting audit, tax, fixed assets, treasury and continuous improvement initiatives within the broader finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review month-end financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support statutory reporting and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
  • Coordinate internal and external audit requirements.
  • Manage fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting.
  • Support accounting for exploration, mine development and rehabilitation provisions.
  • Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
  • Assist with BAS, FBT, payroll tax, royalties and other statutory obligations.
  • Support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
  • Maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes.
  • Drive improvements across SAP, reporting and finance systems.

Short but Sweet:

We are seeking a technically strong finance professional with:

  • CA / CPA / equivalent qualification highly regarded.
  • Strong financial accounting and month-end experience.
  • Hands-on SAP experience – essential.
  • Mining / resources experience highly regarded.
  • Strong audit, balance sheet and statutory reporting capability.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • The ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running.

Stephen's Heroes:

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Reach out to Stephen Lutman (ACMA, CGMA)

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stephen@psgaus.com.au

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Where is the Senior Financial Accountant job located?
The Senior Financial Accountant role with Professional Search Group is based in West Perth, WA, AU.
Is the Senior Financial Accountant role full-time or contract?
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