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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Business Line

Administration

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Finance

Auto req ID

16078BR

Region (Business Group)

APAC

Country

Australia

State/Province

South Australia

City

AdelaideSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
• IndustriesMining, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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