Mine Accountant

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Mine Accountant

Oaky Creek North, Oaky Creek Coal

Tieri, QLD

Glencore’s purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. At Oaky Creek Coal we fulfil this purpose by responsibly producing and distributing high quality export coking coal. Our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, and entrepreneurialism reflect our purpose, our priorities and the beliefs that drive our behaviour as we carry out our business activities. They define what it means to work at Glencore, regardless of location or role.

We know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return, recognising and rewarding exceptional work and helping you achieve your career and professional goals.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Accountant, an opportunity exists for a proactive and organised Mine Accountant to join the Oaky Creek Coal Commercial team. As a member of the Commercial team, you will be crucial to Oaky Creek Coal’s operational success, financial performance and corporate governance.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Recording financial transactions accurately and in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Producing regular performance, cost and capital reports to provide management with actionable insights for making effective business decisions and monitoring and controlling expenditure.
• Managing banking transactions, including payments, deposits and transfers, and reconciling balances to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting commercial functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions.
• Preparing statutory, insurance, tax and other regulatory financial returns as required.
• Month-end reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations and financial summaries.
• Budgeting and forecasting activities, including developing, monitoring and updating budgets and forecasts on a regular basis.
• Statutory financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements and liaising with auditors.
• Providing financial information and collaborative support to the Finance team, Operations, and other stakeholders.

To be effective in this role, you must be able to build and maintain positive relationships and communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  As a problem solver, you will seek continuous improvement, have a proactive approach to your work and have excellent attention to detail.  You will have advanced Excel skills and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure with competing priorities.

As the successful candidate, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Accounting or other related discipline and have 2-3 years’ of relevant experience. You will have strong commercial acumen, be results-driven and demonstrate a proven track record of improving systems while maintaining a safe working environment.

We’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Highly competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties 
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

This is a Monday to Friday or 9-day fortnight rostered position.

The local town of Tieri has an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it’s really like to live and work in this top little town.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in these positions with their manager prior to submitting an application.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.