Site Accountant

Site Accountant

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role:

We are inviting applications for a Site Accountant within our Site Finance team. Reporting to the Coordinator – Finance & Quality, the primary focus of this role is to provide finance support to internal business partners, and providing accurate and timely month end reporting to ensure commercial decisions can be made with the most information possible.

This a residential role, based at our Greenbushes Lithium Operation, on a Monday – Friday roster. As such, you must be prepared to live and work within our beautiful Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

If you are looking for an accounting position where you can truly make a difference every day, to a lot of people, this is it.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive the month end process to ensure that information is accurate and timely;
• Compare actuals to budget at a business centre level on a monthly basis;
• Assist business partners with annual budget and forecast process;
• Work with business partners to develop and implement improved reporting, dashboards and modelling techniques including managing the evolution of these to ensure continuing business fit, efficiency and value;
• Mentoring of site finance assistant and when they are unavailable:
• Preparation of daily production report and KPI’s;
• Preparation of weekly reports;
• Overview of Imprest Account, Petty Cash and banking; and
• Investigate and identify trends for business performance and provide recommendations for improvements.

About the Candidate:

• 5 years’ experience in accounting (mining or processing would be highly regarded);
• Advanced spreadsheet modelling capabilities;
• A curiosity to drill into finance reporting to deliver excellent financial outcomes;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Tertiary qualification in commerce or accounting; and
• Membership to Institute of Chartered Accountants or Certified Practicing Accountants;

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Be home every night with a family and lifestyle friendly roster;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Maternity/paternity leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

This role requires that you live or are willing to relocate to within 75 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation