Coordinator - General Accounting

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Coordinator - Accounting undertakes journal preparation and ledger clearing activities, as well as general ledger transactions and financial reporting and provides first level support for incoming queries.

What you will be doing

Key Accountabilities Ensures that all KPIs are met Supports in providing accurate internal and external operational performance reporting to include issues/escalations and KPIs of specific team/process/sub stream. Records and analyses of data in system related to general ledger record keeping (Manual Journal Entries, Intercompany & Fixed Assets) Prepares Balance Sheet Reconciliations and perform Balance Sheet Maintenance (clearing and monitoring of open items) Performs end-to-end Fixed Assets process Performs Intercompany Processes including Mismatch Investigations Performs Month End Activities & ensure month end checklist is completed Performs HFM Reporting and relevant SAP to HFM Reconciliations Assists in providing internal and external audit requirement Responds to GA inquiries from internal and external stakeholders Researches and resolves exceptions and issues Ensures stakeholder needs against agreed SLAs are met. Leads, facilitates, supports and/or acts as a backup for officer or supervisor in assigned stakeholder meetings.

With tertiary or technical qualification - up to 2 years experience post qualification.
Without formal qualifications - up to 10 years of administrative experience, or allocation of  work to operators.

Role dependent - technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)

Span of control:
* Headcount – X Direct

Sphere of influence:
* Team / Discipline level SME

Travel requirements:
* Role dependent

Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline)
OR
Technical qualification / legistlative / SHES certification

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality  
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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