Cost / Management Accountant - Hybrid / Remote

Are you a skilled cost accountant with a strong background in the manufacturing industry? We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost/Management Accountant to join our team.

Based at our Wetherill Park facility, the Cost Accountant's role is to report to the Financial Controller, and is responsible for developing and maintaining MASPRO’s standard costing, including regular reviewing of manufacturing efficiencies and variances and subsequent updates to the standard costs as required.

• Developing and maintaining standard costs of manufactured inventory items and provided services using cost recording and documentation 
• Analysing manufacturing operations and resultant variances, and equipment availability and utilisation
• Working closely with management to determine opportunities to maximise profit and minimise waste e.g. scenario analysis
• Analysing the cost/financial impacts of potential improvements in product and process efficiencies (e.g. make vs buy decisions)
• Analysing, monitoring & reporting on cost-optimisation projects
• Assisting with preparing monthly management accounts, with a particular focus on inventory reporting including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of COGS for financial statements
• Managing company inventory counts
• Assist the Financial Controller and support the Inventory Manager with any other various day-to-day issues or projects

We are a fast-moving, aggressive growth company. We need people on the team who will never be satisfied with the status quo. We need people who are results orientated, and who work towards continual improvement. They have to put safety first, build deep customer relationships, and recognise that people matter. 

To be considered for this opportunity you will have the following attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting, to a standard satisfying requirements for professional accounting membership
• Proven experience in Finance within the Manufacturing industry as a Cost Accountant, Controller, Analyst or similar position
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages.  M1 experience will be advantageous
• Advanced MS Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the Finance team and multitask
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills

• Extensive experience in the development of costing procedures
• Experience with business intelligence programs (i.e. Power BI)
• Experience with IFRS

MASPRO is an Australian owned and operated engineering company that focuses on improving product design and the manufacturing of high-quality drill parts, components and assemblies to improve equipment life and performance equal to, or better than, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) in the hard rock mining industry.

At MASPRO our parts are re-designed to prevent recurring issues and manufactured right here in Australia to meet local specifications. With OEM parts produced globally, there isn’t the same opportunity to make modifications for local applications or conditions.

All of our parts for underground and surface applications are engineered for safety, reliability and productivity to improve efficiency and performance in mining operations.

• Opportunity to develop your career within a rapidly expanding Australian Manufacturing organisation servicing the global mining industry
• Join a company that truly values its people, collaborates with its customers and produces world-class products and solutions for the mining industry
• Enjoy a culture of confidence, trust and support being part of a team who are hungry, humble and smart
• Employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for you and your immediate family, with access to free online counselling sessions and advice on physical, nutritional, financial, legal and mental health and wellbeing
• Access to our Recognition, Rewards and Benefits Program “Employment Hero - Swag”
• Professional Development opportunities and support with CPD
• Flexible and remote work options will be considered
• Regular People & Culture staff events 
• PLUS more!

We are a fast-moving, intensive growth company. We need people on the team who will never be satisfied with the status quo. We need people who are results orientated, and who work towards continual improvement. They must put safety first, build deep customer relationships, and recognise that people matter. 

These are our values, this is what we look for:

THE BUCK STOPS WITH ME – responsible and accountable problem-solvers

SAFETY and WELLBEING - safe, respectful and caring

CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING and EVOLVING - lifelong learners who challenge the status quo

PRACTICE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Value and respect diverse experiences and backgrounds

INTEGRITY and ETHICS - strong moral compass and value integrity

We truly live by our core values, in our words, our actions, behaviours and decisions. It's the basis of how we hire, fire, review, reward and recognise every team member. Only those sharing our core values will genuinely find happiness and fulfilment at MASPRO.

Candidates deemed most suitable for this role will be contacted by Human Resources for pre-screening at the earliest opportunity. 

Please attach your resume and a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria below: 

1. Management Accounting: Provide examples of where you’ve applied Cost Accounting and Allocation Methods in a manufacturing environment. 
2. Establishing Controls: Include your experience in establishing and maintaining internal controls to ensure data integrity 
3. Relevant Work Experience: Include several years of experience in cost accounting or a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Cost Accountant?
• What is your highest level of qualification?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?