Senior Management Accountant – Harmony Australasia (Milton, QLD, AU)
Reporting to the Financial Leader – Management Accounting Services, the Senior Management Accountant is a pivotal role within the Group Commercial function. You will lead financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, governance, and cost insights that directly influence strategic decision‐making. This role partners closely with operational site teams, corporate finance, and senior leadership to ensure high‐quality financial management aligned with industry best practice.
This role will be based in our corporate office located in Milton, working a 40‐hour week (Monday to Friday).
Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly management reporting including variance analysis and performance insights. Support internal controls, SOX compliance, and key governance activities. Ensure accuracy, integrity, and audit readiness of financial outputs.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Key support of the annual budgeting cycle with operational leaders. Support weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasting processes. Monitor and communicate deviations from budget and forecast assumptions.
Cost Control & Operational Support
Partner with site teams to monitor production costs and capital performance. Analyse cost drivers including labour, equipment, consumables, and contracts. Provide financial support to the payroll team as required.
Capital & Investment Analysis
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals including ROI and NPV assessments. Monitor capital spend against approved project budgets.
Compliance, Systems & Process Improvement
Support internal and external audit processes. Drive improvements in financial systems, ERP enhancements, and automation initiatives. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and strengthen financial governance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CA qualified (or progressing). 5 years' experience in management accounting, ideally within mining, resources, or heavy industry. Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel capability. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Pronto, Oracle). Experience in gold mining or resource sector operations. Exposure to governance, controls and SOX frameworks. Experience supporting multiple operational sites.
Work Environment
Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior operational leadership. Opportunity to contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the Australian business.
About You
Exceptional analytical and problem‐solving skills. High attention to detail with strong commercial acumen. Ability to communicate financial concepts to non‐financial stakeholders. Strong business partnering capability and ability to manage competing priorities. Leadership and mentoring capability.
Benefits of Working for Harmony
Corporate/discounted Medibank rates, access to employee rewards and discounts. International mining organisation with strong growth pipeline. Milton office – short walk from trains and buses.
All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role. Only those short‐listed for screening will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an office‐based pre‐employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing financial reports
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting
* Monitoring production costs
Key Strengths
* Financial analysis
* Financial modelling
* Business partnering
* ERP systems experience
* Leadership skills
* Analytical skills
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