Corporate Accountant

Financial Accounting & Reporting
Western Australia, Australia
17/11/2022
Full Time

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Job Description

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Joint Venture Accountant

Work Location: Perth. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Role overview:

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function including posting journals, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting. You will be working in a dynamic work environment and will need to be able to think on your feet, work with autonomy and take ownership for end-to-end tasks.

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Prepare monthly journal entries and assist with period end accounting and management reporting
  • Conducting financial analysis, monitoring, and interpreting financial data
  • Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of any discrepancies and anomalies that may arise
  • Identifying opportunities and driving change to improve financial systems and reporting within the division and group.
  • Assist with and coordinate capital project close outs
  • Lodgment of ABS statistics and Ad hoc duties and projects as required by Finance

Qualification and Experience: 

  • Accounting degree, working towards CA/CPA
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enjoy interacting with internal stake holders
  • Experience in SAP
  • Dedication to work in a team environment and strong ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks efficiently

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified