Corporate Accounting Lead

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Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd (MEPAU) is an Australian subsidiary of the global Mitsui & Co., Ltd. group and is responsible for driving growth in energy investments in the region. We are focused on establishing a responsible, reliable and sustainable supply of energy to meet growing demands, with interests in various onshore and offshore projects in Australia, and we are a rapidly growing operator in the Perth Basin.

MEPAU is committed to creating a workplace where you will be challenged, supported and developed to achieve your potential, whilst providing you with a rewarding career in an exciting industry.

We are seeking a Corporate Accounting Lead for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to support the Corporate Accounting team through a period of digital transformation, system stabilisation and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager - Corporate Accounting you will be responsible for:

• Acting as an Subject Matter Expert (Finance & Accounts Payable) for the Procurement (Coupa) and Finance system (SAP S/4HANA)
• Manage the Delegation of Authority updates in the Procurement system
• Accounts Payable process review and continuous improvement
• Day to day supervision of AP officers and Receipting Officer (3.4 FTE)
• Assist with Cash Forecasting Process
• Review all payment runs and banking journals
• Credit Card Management: Supporting the administration of credit cards and the expense management system
• Month End activities including
  • Bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Aged creditors and receivables reconciliations
  • Review of sales accruals and sales invoices
  • Review of monthly production and sales volume
• Participate in regular SAP, Coupa and Promaster releases requiring testing, impact assessments and user support
• Assist in ad hoc data requests and audit queries
• Payment times reporting preparation and lodgement (half-yearly)

Qualifications / Experience

Our successful candidate will be a team player with a high level of initiative, attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service. In return, we are offering a generous remuneration package and a positive working culture where a focus on safety, respect, collaboration, integrity, innovation and excellence drive how we do business.

To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 8 years' experience post qualification in accounting
• CA or CPA Qualification
• SAP and Coupa experience desirable
• Process and system driven including troubleshooting independently
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound organisational skills, including multitasking, time-management and influencing without authority
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

If you have the background we are seeking, please apply by COB Friday 18 September 2026.

Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding.