Mine Accountant

About the role:  We are currently seeking a Site Accountant to join our CMJV mine. The CMJV has open-cut operations at Coppabella and Moorvale mines located 150 kilometres west of Mackay that produce metallurgical PCI coal. 

Reporting to the Commercial Superintendent, the scope of your role will be to perform management accounting functions, with consideration to legislation, policy and procedure.  This role is suited to someone who is a recent graduate or 1-2 years accounting experience.

Duties will include:

• Carry out cost accounting, forecasting budgeting and reporting functions
• Perform analysis, review and commentary on forecasting and budget
• Prepare cost reports to outline results and key issues and present results at weekly meetings
• Prepare Capital reports for review and assist with capital request economics
• Perform regular contractor performance reviews checking invoiced versus contractual obligations
• Liaison with various internal and external stakeholders
• Raising purchase requisitions
• Inventory reconciliations and Fixed Asset reviews
• General ledger account reconciliations
• Preparation of the site’s FBT
• Eventually become the commercial SAP champion

The lifestyle: This position is offered on a 9 day fortnight. The role has flexibility to allow for residential, DIDO from Mackay and surrounds or FIFO out of Brisbane.

About you:

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including ability to prioritise various projects that may be in process simultaneously
• Intermediate to advanced level of Excel
• A willingness to complete a CPA or CA
• Ability to work in a team environment   
• Ability to work independently when required
• Good attention to detail
• Familiar with using a financial ERP system

About Peabody:

Peabody is a world-leader in providing products for the production of affordable, reliable steel and energy to customers in 15 countries on five continents. We employ over 4,900 people, have 18 operations in the United States and Australia and in 2021 we restored 2400 acres of land. When you work with us, you are working with a team of professionals around the world who are committed to making a difference for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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.

For more information, visit https://www.peabodyenergy.com/Work-With-Us or click apply now.

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