Site Accountant | Sojitz Blue | Meteor Downs South (Mds)

Site Accountant to join our site-based team at The Meteor Downs South (MDS) coal mine, located approximately 55km south of Springsure.

About the Opportunity
We are seeking applications for an experienced Site Accountant to join our site-based team at The Meteor Downs South (MDS) Mine. This highly progressive role presents an exciting opportunity to take on a rewarding and challenging position with a team focused on delivering results.
As the Senior Site Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring that all commercial transactions are compliant and ethical while being run effectively & efficiently. Moreover, this position will be required to work closely with the Senior Management team to provide financial guidance on changes within the operation to ensure ongoing cost-effective operations.
This role is aligned to a Monday-to-Friday roster and is offered on a residential basis. Flexible work arrangements, including 9-day Fortnight (5/2 4/3), are available.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive cost analysis of mining operations to enable optimum efficiencies, including identifying key variances to budget and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Preparation of month-end accounts and management reports in accordance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Provision of support to all departments to assist with day-to-day decision-making including analysis of operating costs and key performance indicators.
• Preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Asset management including administering capital expenditure requests and capitalisation of completed projects.
• Ad hoc projects as required for example system upgrades and process improvements
• Working closely with the site management team and various stakeholders to prepare forecasts and annual budgets.

About You
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Degree-qualified and CA/CPA Designation or equivalent
• Prior experience in a similar role, in a mining environment
• Exposure to activity-based costing processes would be advantageous
• Competence in using PRONTO or a similar ERP system
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly developed and demonstrated problem-solving, conflict resolution and time management skills
• The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality while acting with integrity and professionalism at all times.

Benefits on Offer

• A competitive remuneration package inclusive of a housing allowance
• Residential role – be home every night!
• Company provided transport to and from site (Albinia, QLD)
• Salary Packaging options available – Remote Area Benefits, Novated Leases

About Us

Sojitz Blue is a mid-tier mining organisation that currently operates 3 assets in the Southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland - Meteor Downs South, Gregory Open Cut and Crinum Underground mines. The company is in an exciting phase of growth and we are now looking for people to join our successful team. Sojitz Blue offers unique opportunities for quality people.
How to Apply
Please click the link below to apply. If you would like to chat about the opportunity, please contact Kane Williams on 0412 671 170 or email kane.williams@e73.com.au.