**Job Description:**
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—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 we’re looking for:**
+ Professional 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 energetic 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.
**Auto req ID:** 16078BR
**Job Code:** 010008 Financial Analyst 3.08.Professional
**Company:** Drilling Services
**Business Line:** Minerals and Energy
**Function:** Finance
**Region (Business Group):** APAC
**Country:** Australia
**State/Province:** South Australia
**City:** Adelaide
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