Senior Financial Accountant

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Boart Longyear is seeking a driven and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join our Drilling Services (DS) finance team in Adelaide. Reporting directly to the Regional Financial Controller, this role acts as a key anchor for financial control, tax, audit compliance, and general ledger integrity.

You will work across a wide range of finance functions—month-end close, reconciliations, tax and compliance support, audit coordination, and stakeholder engagement—while also supporting business decision-making through close coordination with the FP&A Manager and operations. This is a broad, high-trust role with real scope to grow into a business partner.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Reporting

Prepare and review journal entries (payroll accruals, bonus provisions, prepaid insurance, PPV, novated leases, intercompany, inventory amortisation, etc.)

Ensure transaction integrity of trial balance coding for multiple entities.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Lead monthly reconciliation of payroll liabilities, tax balances (GST, FBT, income tax), inventory, GRNI, and, COGS roll over annual review other key GL accounts.

Review and resolve exceptions and aged balances in coordination with shared services

Compliance & Tax Support

Support PAYG, payroll tax, Novated lease FBT submissions and GST/BAS preparation (Australia & NZ)

Work closely with external advisors on income tax reconciliations

Coordinate QuickSuper file approvals as required

Audit Coordination & Statutory Reporting

Act as the primary contact for external auditors (RSM, E&Y), including DS, DP, and consolidated file reviews

Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit queries

Assist in annual statutory account preparation and compliance certifications

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to align on month-end performance, variance analysis, and balance sheet reviews.

Support group-level compliance with accounting policy and reporting requirements

Liaise with operations, shared services (Salt Lake City/Poland), and finance leaders in DP where required

Cashflow & Payment Oversight

Review payment runs, assist with Corpay international remittance, and support cashflow forecasting

Help assess vendor credit terms and coordinate internal approvals

Systems & Process Tools

Use Oracle ERP, OneStream, QlikView/OBIEE, LeaseQuery, Micropay, Esker, ASIC/ATO portals, and Excel to manage compliance and reporting

Help identify and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiency opportunities

Ad Hoc & Project Work

Assist the Regional Financial Controller in handling regulatory updates, audit prep, local project tasks, and one-off adjustments or write-off journals

Act as a point of escalation for finance-related queries and control issues

A few things we're looking for:

Professional Qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent

Experience: 5+ years in financial accounting, audit coordination, and compliance (ideally in manufacturing, shared services, or multi-entity environments)

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of AASB/IFRS, general ledger ownership, and control environments

Systems: Confident using ERP and BI tools (Oracle, Micropay, QlikView, OBIEE, Power BI, LeaseQuery, Excel)

Mindset: Self-starter, adaptable, and solution-focused—able to manage shifting priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders

Communication: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to operate across finance, ops, and group teams with clarity and confidence

Why Join Us?

This is a high-visibility role within a dynamic finance team. You'll work closely with senior leaders, gain exposure across international operations, and play a key role in strengthening Boart Longyear's financial foundation during a critical post-separation period.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth with cross-functional engagement, we encourage you to apply.

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Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. It also has a substantial presence in aftermarket parts and service, energy, mine de-watering, oil sands exploration, production drilling, and down-hole instrumentation.

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. It also has a substantial presence in aftermarket parts and service, energy, mine de-watering, oil sands exploration, production drilling, and down-hole instrumentation.

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