Job Description
Hero Calling | Principal Accountant |Management Accounting - (Contract)
14–16 Month Maternity Leave Cover | Start Late February 2026
Day Rate: $750–$850 + GST
The Opportunity
Calling all heroes, a tier one, complex resources organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Accountant to provide maternity leave cover within a group-level management accounting function. This is a long-term contract offering exposure to senior commercial reporting and group performance metrics in a well-structured, high-performing finance team.
The role sits within a centralised management accounting team supporting a major division at group level. The focus is on forward-looking and performance-based reporting rather than statutory compliance (which is handled by a separate team).
Key Responsibilities
* Ownership of group-level management accounting deliverables
* Preparation and analysis of cash flow, EBITDA, and unit cost reporting
* Month-end accounting including capitalisation and inventory movements
* Support for budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
* Preparation of systems-driven reports for senior leadership and investor-facing outputs
* Partnering with internal stakeholders across operations and finance
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Systems & Environment
* Large complex systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, S4HANA or D365
* Reporting at group and executive level, including inputs into investor relations materials
* Strong systems, processes, and governance already in place
About the Team
* Diverse and collaborative finance team
* Age range broadly from early 20s to mid-30s
* Calm, professional, and well-supported environment
* Flexible working: 2 days WFH per week
Ideal Background
* Senior or Principal Accountant with experience in large-scale or complex organisations
* Strong management accounting and commercial reporting background
* Comfortable operating at group level rather than site-based accounting
* Mining, resources, or heavy industry experience highly regarded
* Confident working to deadlines and engaging with senior stakeholders
Contract Details
* Length: 14–16 months (maternity leave cover)
* Start: Late February 2026
* Rate: $750–$850 per day + GST
* Location: Perth-based, hybrid working model
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