Overview
Boart Longyear is seeking a driven and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join our Drilling Services (DS) finance team in Adelaide. Reporting directly to the Regional Financial Controller, this role acts as a key anchor for financial control, tax, audit compliance, and general ledger integrity. You will work across a wide range of finance functions including month-end close, reconciliations, tax and compliance support, audit coordination, and stakeholder engagement, while also supporting business decision-making through close coordination with the FP&A; Manager and operations. This is a broad, high-trust role with real scope to grow into a business partner.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries (payroll accruals, bonus provisions, prepaid insurance, PPV, novated leases, intercompany, inventory amortisation, etc.).
- Ensure transaction integrity of trial balance coding for multiple entities.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Lead monthly reconciliation of payroll liabilities, tax balances (GST, FBT, income tax), inventory, GRNI, and COgs roll over annual review other key GL accounts.
- Review and resolve exceptions and aged balances in coordination with shared services.
Compliance & Tax Support
- Support PAYG, payroll tax, Novated lease FBT submissions and GST/BAS preparation (Australia & NZ).
- Work closely with external advisors on income tax reconciliations.
- Coordinate QuickSuper file approvals as required.
- Audit Coordination & Statutory Reporting.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors (RSM, E&Y;), including DS, DP, and consolidated file reviews.
- Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit queries.
- Assist in annual statutory account preparation and compliance certifications.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with the FP&A; Manager to align on month-end performance, variance analysis, and balance sheet reviews.
- Support group-level compliance with accounting policy and reporting requirements.
- Liaise with operations, shared services (Salt Lake City/Poland), and finance leaders in DP where required.
Cashflow & Payment Oversight
- Review payment runs, assist with Corpay international remittance, and support cashflow forecasting.
- Help assess vendor credit terms and coordinate internal approvals.
Systems & Process Tools
- Use Oracle ERP, OneStream, QlikView/OBIEE, LeaseQuery, Micropay, Esker, ASIC/ATO portals, and Excel to manage compliance and reporting.
- Help identify and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiency opportunities.
Ad Hoc & Project Work
- Assist the Regional Financial Controller in handling regulatory updates, audit prep, local project tasks, and one-off adjustments or write-off journals.
- Act as a point of escalation for finance-related queries and control issues.
A few things were looking for
- Skilled Qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent
- Experience: 5+ years in financial accounting, audit coordination, and compliance (ideally in manufacturing, shared services, or multi-entity environments)
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of AASB/IFRS, general ledger ownership, and control environments
- Systems: Confident using ERP and BI tools (Oracle, Micropay, QlikView, OBIEE, Power BI, LeaseQuery, Excel)
- Mindset: Self-starter, adaptable, and solution-focused able to manage shifting priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to operate across finance, ops, and group teams with clarity and confidence
Why Join Us?
This is a high-visibility role within a dynamic finance team. You'll work closely with senior leaders, gain exposure across international operations, and play a key role in strengthening Boart Longyear's financial foundation during a critical post-separation period.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth with cross-functional engagement, we encourage you to apply.
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant
🏢 Drilling Services
📍 Australia