Accounts Assistant

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Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world's most sought-after precious metals.

What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised. 

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia's premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that are up to the challenge of making a difference. 

We are currently seeking a Specialist Accounts Assistant to join our Business Support and Finance team at Tropicana Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Mine Accountant, this position holds a key function in providing site wide accounts service function including purchase requisitions, service entries and end of month finance support. This role is offered on an 8:6 roster with flights directly to site from Perth or/and Kalgoorlie. Flexible working options will also be considered for this position.

Accountabilities:

• Provide a purchase requisitioning and service entry support service to operational personnel.
• Monitor invoices and liaise with managers on payment approval and accounts payable.
• Preparation of accruals based on services received but not invoiced.
• Assist with month end tasks and journals.
• Complete general ledger account reconciliations.
• Provide monthly cost reports to operational personnel.
• Coordinate timely completion of Weekly and Monthly reports.
• Maintain SOX control files and comply with management systems and processes.
• Maintain accounts receivable and contractor back charges.
• Ad hoc tasks as directed.

About you

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.  To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Have a good understanding of basic accounting practices
• Previous experience in SAP requisitioning, service entry and purchase order analysis is preferable
• MS Office software skills, particularly in MS Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrable attention to accuracy and detail.
• Display the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve business goals.
• Previous mine site experience would be beneficial however not essential
• Previous experience dealing with auditor and audit preparation
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.

• Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid)
• Great site facilities
• Attractive Annual Bonus  
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging 
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options 
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180, and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at