Accountant

About the business

Yancoal Australia is the country’s largest pure-play coal producer, contributing more than $10 billion in foreign direct investment and operating or participating in coal mining assets across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. The Moolarben Coal Mine is Australia’s biggest thermal coal producer, with both underground and open-cut operations producing over 21 million tonnes per annum. More than 800 people work there, and many live in the family-friendly Mudgee region, which offers a strong lifestyle and community environment.

This opportunity offers learning and development support, stable employment at a Tier 1 mining asset, and the chance to live in the award-winning Mid-Western Region.

Role overview

Reporting to the Commercial Superintendent, the Accountant will support commercial and financial activities across the site, with responsibility for reporting, asset control, cost analysis, and financial administration.

Key responsibilities

• Support monthly management reporting and help users understand how the accounting system and its modules should be used in practice.
• Maintain the asset register so that all assets are properly recorded and accounted for.
• Complete quarterly reconciliations of the asset register.
• Prepare cost analysis for managers and supervisors so they have clear visibility of expenditure.
• Run cost review meetings with department managers and supervisors.
• Manage project and CAPEX applications in line with internal policy and accounting system requirements.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, including notes for joint venture reporting where relevant.
• Ensure trial balance reconciliations are completed accurately.
• Use data science methods to forecast production costs and help identify operational risks.

Skills and experience

The role calls for an accounting background, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly across multiple stakeholders. Experience in commercial or management accounting is important, and exposure to the resources sector, SAP, machine learning, or advanced analytics will be an advantage.

Benefits

• Salary continuance cover and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access with discounted workplace fitness options
• Study support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial education resources and banking discounts
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Recognition rewards for service milestones
• Discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants

Additional information

Yancoal Australia promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

The company is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive.

Fraud and scam warning

Yancoal does not request payment or credit card details as part of any application. If you are unsure whether a communication is genuine, contact recruitment@yancoal.com.au with the subject line “Fraud Query” and include your concern.