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This role provides day‑to‑day leadership and support to the Commercial & Operations Accounting team, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and consistent reporting across Peabody’s Australian operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Commercial & Operations Accounting, you will help maintain compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX requirements while supporting operational teams with timely insights and dependable financial processes. This is a hands‑on role suited to an accounting manager who enjoys developing team capability, resolving operational accounting challenges, and working closely with a range of stakeholders across sites and corporate functions.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure accurate and complete financial records across Peabody Australia operations, including general ledger integrity, key reconciliations, and adherence to US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX control requirements
Coordinate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end processes, including journals, reconciliations, and the preparation of timely management reporting
Manage core operational accounting activities such as ARO and deferred development, fixed asset transactions, labour‑related accruals, foreign currency and hedge accounting, rail and port obligations, and sales‑related accounting including Incoterms
Support joint venture accounting requirements and statutory compliance obligations
Partner with mine sites and corporate teams to provide accounting support, clarify financial issues, and assist operational decision‑
Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements (SAP advantageous, Blackline desirable), and the remediation of control gaps through accurate documentation and quality reconciliations
Assist with internal and external audit activities and support SEC reporting deliverables as required
Requirements:
CA or CPA qualified
10–15 years experience, ideally within mining or heavy industry
Experience leading or coaching small teams
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
Familiarity with internal controls and SOX highly regarded
SAP experience highly advantageous
Blackline desirable
Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
Experience in joint venture accounting beneficial
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
A practical, detail‑focused approach with a willingness to get involved in the work
Nice to have:
Familiarity with internal controls and SOX
SAP experience
Blackline
Experience in joint venture accounting
What we offer:
Competitive salary package with an attractive short‑term incentive plan
Access to over 2,000 health and wellness benefits through WHEREFIT
Modern Fortitude Valley office with hybrid work options
Novated leasing and private health discounts available
Flexible start/finish times
Redistributed working week giving the option to finish at noon on Fridays