Accountant (Newcastle)

Full job description
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role
An outstanding opportunity for an Accountant to join our team at our Newcastle Office. You will be responsible for assisting in preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting for a mine site; stewardship of the ledger; and the utilisation of BI system to prepare insightful reporting and understand business performance.
This includes assisting in the month end processes, annual budgeting and mid-year forecasts, using the ERP ledger, and generating reporting and insights through BI systems such as IBM Planning and Analytics. The role will also be responsible for assisting auditors with providing information.
This role is based in our Newcastle Office and will be required travel to operational sites located in NSW and QLD. Site visits are key to building relationships with your stakeholders to ensure an effective partnership with site based personnel and to learn the ins and outs of our operations.
What You’ll Do
Assisting in management accounting and financial reporting, including monthly mine site reporting and any ad-hoc reporting.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Support audit requirements for multiple mines during hard close, half and full year audit processes, and where required, joint venture accounting and reporting.
Stewardship of the general ledger for company codes, ensuring correct allocation of expenses.
Fixed Asset Register ownership and maintenance.
Develop expertise in Pulse & SAP (ERPs) and TM1 (BI software).
Assist with compliance requirements.
Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the finance department.
Provide support to senior accounting staff and management as needed.
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as assigned.
Involvement in testing of system updates.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting / Business or related field.
CPA or CA membership or studying towards qualification preferred.
1-3 years management accounting experience & mine accounting experience (Desirable)
Systems experience (TM1 Planning Analytics, Pulse & SAP are desirable).
You are dynamic, driven, energetic and have a positive attitude.
You display a ‘growth mindset’ and have a strong desire to learn and improve.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks.
Knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax regulations is a plus.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.