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.
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About The Role
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join our team at our Brisbane Office. You will be responsible for 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 completing 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 Brisbane office and will support both of our QLD mine sites. Regular travel to Blackwater and Daunia may be required. Site visits are key to build 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

• Complete all 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 joint venture accounting and reporting.
• Stewardship of the general ledger for company codes, ensuring correct allocation of expenses.
• Develop expertise in SAP (ERP) and TM1 (BI software).
• Involvement in testing of system updates.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting / Business or related field.
• CPA or CA membership
• 3+ years management accounting experience & mine accounting experience (Desirable)
• Systems experience (TM1 Planning Analytics, 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.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development opportunities
• 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company shares
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• $4k for successful employee referrals

If you are a dedicated professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team in the mining industry, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to drive sustainable growth and excellence in mining operations.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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• Complete all 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 joint venture accounting and reporting.
• Stewardship of the general ledger for company codes, ensuring correct allocation of expenses.
• Develop expertise in SAP (ERP) and TM1 (BI software).
• Involvement in testing of system updates