Manager Financial Reporting

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Manager Financial Reporting to be based at our South Brisbane Office.  

Reporting to the Director Financial Accounting, you will be joining a high performing team. You will be responsible for the delivery and management of the IFRS statutory financial reporting process and associated US GAAP financial reporting for the Peabody Australia business. This role will also provide support to the business on governance and compliance.  

Duties will include:

• Ownership of the IFRS statutory financial reporting process including: Maintaining accounting standards, ensuring accounting excellence
• Ensure compliance with and management of deed of cross guarantee, in conjunction with internal legal team
• Project management of the half yeah and annual reporting cycles from beginning to end
• Liaising with senior management, internal tax team, internal legal team, external auditors and company directors
• Involvement in application of lease accounting standards for both IFRS and USGAAP including contract review, maintenance of lease accounting software information, preparation of associated monthly journal entries and periodic roll forward reconciliations
• Provide support to Director Financial Accounting as required
• Undertake accounting analysis to ensure operations meet Peabody and external financial reporting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures for improved efficiency and service delivery
• Proactively manage your own development including technical training requirements are up to date.

The lifestyle:

This permanent position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis with flexible working arrangements and early Friday finishes, all year round.

About you:

• Business degree in Accounting/Commerce teamed with CPA/CA qualifications
• Strong grasp of IFRS and USGAAP with a detailed understanding of variances between IFRS and USGAAP, preferably as they relate to the mining industry
• SAP experience and strong excel capabilities
• 12 years post graduate experience in large accounting firms or commerce (previous mining company experience is advantageous)
• Strong background in technical accounting and reporting; audit experience would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think strategically
• Strong communication skills with previous experience communicating results to Board and Senior Management

About Peabody:

Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products.

Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 18 operations in the United States and Australia. Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

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Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment.

Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us.

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