Assistant Accountant

POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition TitleFinancial AccountantFunctional DepartmentFinanceLocationMinjar Gold - PerthBusiness UnitFinanceReporting toFinancial ControllerApproved ByGroup Manager FinanceCategory CodeCFRoster5/2 Monday to FridayPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for the project and corporate reporting for the Minjar Group, and to liaise directly with the parent company on information requests and other reporting requirements. This role will ensure compliance and reporting for the following key areas: capital projects; fixed assets; tenements; stock and inventory; exploration and evaluation; mine development; and rehabilitation provision accounting. Assist the Financial Accountant and provide system user support.RelationshipsFunctional GuidanceGroup Manager Finance, Financial AccountantDimension and Scope of RoleRoles directly reporting to this position: NilKey Role relationships (include role and purpose)Internal:

• Department Managers
• Administration
• Finance Team

External:

• External auditors and consultants
• Government agencies

RequirementsSkills & QualificationsEssential:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
• Completed CPA, CA, or ICA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional presentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Current WA Drivers Licence

Desirable:ExperienceEssential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting and finance
• Experience in preparation of site costs reports
• Strong analytical and excel modelling experience
• Large ERP system skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a professional accounting firm in business services or audit
• 2 years in a similar role within the resources industry
• Experience in indirect taxes
• Previous experience with SAP and PowerBI

Personal Qualities / Behavioural TraitsEssential:

• A team player
• Pro-active planning capabilities
• Manage, coordinate, and provide leadership to deliver outcomes aligned to the business requirements
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation
• Takes the initiative to address problems and follows through, working closely and collaboratively with all parts of the business
• Logical and analytical thinker
• Accurate and attentive to detail
• Open mind, adapts and copes well with the changes or new ideas

• Manages pressure effectively

• Enjoy challenges and committed to continuous professional development

Desirable:

• Mandarin speaking (to liaise directly with the parent company)

Duties and ResponsibilitiesExpected Outcomes(Key Areas)Reporting:

• Capital reporting and analysis against the approved AFE, budget and forecast
• Tenement reporting and assist in the preparation of Form 5s
• Inventory (stores) reporting including obsolescence provision and slow-moving stock
• Monthly consolidated reports to the parent company and SLT, and responding to adhoc requests for information

Compliance:

• Assist with external and internal audits
• Identify improvements in internal controls and review control effectiveness
• Manage capital process (acquire to retire) including fixed asset register, capital-in-progress and assist in the coordination of asset counts
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations
• Manage the accounting for exploration and evaluation, mine development and rehabilitation provision
• Liaise with the commercial team on inventory counts and adjustments.
• Manage payroll provision and accrual accounts
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and loans

Taxation:

• Assist in ATO and other government authority's compliance such as preparation of BAS, FBT, payroll tax, fuel tax rebate, mine rehabilitation fund (MRF) levy, withholding tax, royalties for the group
• Manage online lodgement obligation for all government agencies
• Provide technical taxation support as required

Accounting system, policies & procedures:

• Assist in the maintenance of the Master Chart of Account and project hierarchy to meet business needs
• Provide pronto application support as required
• Assist in the development of Ramsey's reporting for project and corporate reporting
• Assist in implementation Pronto upgrade and development across the business
• Assist in Pronto month end and year end closing, investigation variances (including Z accounts) and rectifying system discrepancies.
• Provide assistance with accounting software issues to other users
• Assist in the development of accounting policies, procedures, systems, and processes to meet statutory and internal control requirements

General

• Provide training support as required
• Assist in treasury functions i.e., credit card and petty cash reconciliations
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecast process (including capital and corporate) and provide analysis
• Assist with EOM journals, reconciliations (including travel agent account), and review
• Provide technical accounting support as required

(Key Areas)

• Provide managers timely and accurate information
• Form 5 is compliant and lodged on time
• Obsolescence provision is in line with the accounting standard. Slow-moving stock is identified
• Reports are submitted by the deadline, reviewed thoroughly and are free from errors

• Audits are completed in the required timeframe
• Internal controls are effective and regularly reviewed
• Assets are capitalised when complete, disposed assets are processed timely, assets are identifiable and can be located during an asset count
• Monthly GL recs, variances investigated and cleared
• Review of E&E, MD and rehab (at least quarterly) and balances transferred or written off where appropriate
• Cycle counts are being performed and stock adjusted
• Monthly reconciliations and variances are adjusted
• Intercompany accounts balance each month

• Assist in the lodgement of returns to ensure they are submitted when due

• Ensure online access to enable lodgement of returns
• Provide AP and non-Finance staff guidance on indirect taxes as required

• Ensure control of the COA and reporting hierarchies to ensure accurate reporting and consistency
• Ensure ERP access is appropriate and consistent
• Continuous improvement of BI reporting
• Provide input for system implementations/upgrades
• Ensure all system variances are cleared monthly

• Projects and suppliers are setup in a timely manner
• Requisitions are raised accurately and timely
• Prepare draft policies, procedures, training guides, forms etc. for review

• Train other staff where required
• Monthly reconciliation of credit cards and petty cash
• Budget and forecast are prepared and reviewed to ensure deadlines are met
• Prepare EOM journals and reconciliations to ensure month end deadlines are met
• Advise staff on accounting treatment as required

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety through positive leadership
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Always wear Personal Protective Equipment while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Positive re-enforcement and communication of all safety related requirements

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Full compliance with all Company SH&E policies and procedures
• All staff and contractors within area of responsibility comply with SH&E standards and procedures
• Reduced frequency of injuries or incidents within area of responsibility.
• Pro-active role in safety and toolbox meetings

Agreed Behaviours That Support our Company Values

• We Care: Safety and well-being is at the forefront of everything we do
• Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do in an honest, fair, and ethical way
• Commitment to Excellence: We will not rest on our accomplishments, but will rather build on them to be the best we can be and set new standards in our industry
• Leadership: We will all lead by example and motivate, support, and inspire those around us
• One Team: We will work together and support or brothers and sisters to achieve success for the Minjar family

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