Description:
Based on site just outside of Blackwater you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing the financial strategy for the mine. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for financial planning, management reporting, statutory compliance, procurement, and leadership. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation.
Duties:
- Develop the strategic & annual financial budget and periodic forecasts
- Monitor costs and performance and develop working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure budgetary targets are being worked towards
- Prepare and develop annual capital project expenditure budgets and monitor the associated monthly cash flows
- Ensure the relevant accounting, superannuation, BAS and taxation statutory requirements are maintained at all times
- Ensure coal royalty obligations are adhered to
- Preparation of all standard and ad hoc accounting reporting as required (budgets, forecasts, actual, variance analysis – month and YTD)
- Preparation of cash flow forecasts
- Implementation of effective purchasing and accounts payable control procedures
- Train, mentor and coach term members to perform to their potential
Skills and Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar discipline
- Ideally CA or CPA qualified
- Knowledge of mining operations
- Minimum of 5 – 7 years postgraduate experience in commercial accounting
- Leadership experience in a mining environment
- Proficiency in large ERP systems.