Management Accountant

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Date posted: October 18, 2026

Closes: Nov 17, 2026


Management Accountant | FIFO from Cairns | 12-Month Contract

Your new company 
An exciting opportunity is available for a Management Accountant to join a leading resources operation based outside Cloncurry on a 12-month temporary contract.
Working closely with the site's Commercial and Finance teams, you’ll play a key role in cost reporting, budgeting, forecasting and providing meaningful financial insights to support operational decision-making.
Your new role 
You will be responsible for:

  • Month-end accounting and management reporting
  • Cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting
  • Analysing performance and investigating budget variances
  • Supporting monthly cost reviews with operational managers
  • Assisting with financial modelling, capital expenditure and fixed assets
  • Supporting statutory reporting, including BAS, FBT and QLD royalties
  • Extracting and analysing financial data
  • Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and finance processes

What you'll need to succeed 
You’ll ideally bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
  • Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems, with Pronto highly regarded
  • CA, CPA or CIMA qualifications, or working towards them, advantageous
  • Strong attention to detail and the confidence to work with operational stakeholders
  • Power Query or Power BI experience would be beneficial

What you'll get in return 
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a large-scale resources environment, with an attractive FIFO arrangement including:

  • 12-month temporary contract
  • FIFO from Cairns
  • Flights and accommodation provided
  • 5/4/2/3 rotating roster
  • 6am–6pm site hours
  • Broad exposure across management accounting, commercial finance and site operations

What you need to do now 
If this opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, send your up-to-date CV to [email protected], or contact Grace Dunn on 4049 2969 for a confidential discussion.#3023681

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