Senior Financial Accountant (12 Month Contract)

New Hope Group (NHG) is a majority Australian-owned and operated diversified energy company which has been proudly based in South-East Queensland for more than 60 years. With a core focus on coal, we also have interests in port, exploration and agriculture and are one of Australia’s top 250 ASX listed companies.

New Hope Group is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant for a 12-month Max Term Contract, reporting into the Group Manager Financial Reporting. This role is responsible for providing senior accounting support across the group with primary responsibility for accurate month end accounting, joint venture reporting, statutory reporting and external audit coordination. 

About the role:

• Lead month end accounting activities, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, employee provisions, payroll accounting and balance sheet integrity.
• Prepare and review sales accounting, reporting and related financial information for key operating entities
• Manage critical balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Prepare half year and annual financial statements for Joint Ventures and coordinate external audit requirements
• Support Group statutory reporting, financial disclosures, consolidations and technical accounting matters
• Coordinate audit activities, respond to auditors’ requests and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Assist with technical accounting assessments, implementation of new accounting standards and financial reporting projects
• Contribute to Board, Audit & Risk Committee and executive reporting requirements
• Supervise and mentor Financial Accountant, providing technical guidance, review and development support
• Partner with stakeholders across the business and operational teams to enhance reporting, controls and financial processes

About you: 

• 5+ years’ experience in financial accounting, external audit or another relevant finance role
• CA or CPA qualified, with relevant tertiary or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, statutory financial reporting and financial control requirements
• Experience preparing or auditing financial statements and coordinating external audit deliverables
• Strong month end accounting, balance sheet reconciliation and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel capability and practical experience with ERP systems and PowerBi
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and initiative to resolve issues
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and consistently meet reporting deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to supervise and develop staff and work effectively across Finance, operational teams, auditors, Data and IT.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Friendly, supportive and professional business culture
• Wellness programs, including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Employee Assistance Program

New Hope is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply