Senior Corporate Accountant

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

Northern Star Resources currently has a great opportunity for an extensively experienced Corporate Accountant to join the team at our Subiaco Office, on a permanent & full-time basis and in a senior capacity.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this key role is responsible for analysing, processing & reporting financial data, as well as providing comprehensive expertise across the Corporate Accounting function.

Here is what awaits you.

• Perform month end procedures including:
  • Review applicable monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support.
  • Review of monthly board reporting.
  • Other month end preparation and review as required.
• Prepare and review external reporting and associated workstreams, including:
  • Quarterly, half-yearly & annual reporting
  • Associated board papers
  • Manage liaison with the auditors.
• Proactive involvement in financial process improvements, including preparation of accounting policies, standardisation of procedures and implementation of supporting technologies
• Review of Corporate budgets and forecasts
• Other ad hoc tasks as they arise to support the Financial Controller and wider Finance Department.
• Management of direct reports including continuing their professional development.

To thrive in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Tertiary Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent, along with CA or CPA accreditation.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in a similar role, ideally within the Mining or Resources Industry, or Professional Accounting Practice with clients in the Mining or Resources Industry
• Possess a strong level of computer literacy across the MS Office Suite, with experience using Pronto highly regarded.

Passion for Growth:

• You are ‘continuous improvement’ focused, with a passion for delivering quality outcomes across your remit.
• Excellent communication & people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, as well as engage, influence & build strong, functional relationships across the business.
• Target driven & solutions orientated, you think strategically & outside the box to achieve successful outcomes.
• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you have an excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills, you are resourceful & adaptive, bring a can-do attitude and can pivot & problem-solve effectively.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• Heavily subsidised top-cover Health Insurance through GU Health.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Eligibility.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. 

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!