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Lead Financial Accounting - Owner Operator Job Description Lead Financial Accounting - Owner OperatorMonday to Friday Perth Airport Location and Moving to West PerthCompany contribution to private health insurancePerformance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses18 weeks full pay or 36 weeks half pay for primary caregiversAbout the Role:The Finance team is currently seeking an experienced Lead Financial Accounting Owner Operator to join them on a Monday to Friday role based in Perth. Reporting to the Manager Financial Accountant, System and Improvements, you will be responsible for the timely preparation of monthly and statutory financial reporting across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements. The role also supports the implementation of finance systems, policies and internal controls to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.Duties and Responsibilities:Leadership and Team Management:Provide guidance, coaching and support to direct reports to ensure high quality delivery of outcomes.Build a high-performance team culture aligned to company values and standards.Contribute to recruitment, development and performance management of team members.Financial & Statutory Reporting:Lead monthly and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness.Prepare financial statements in accordance with Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS.Deliver financial analysis and commentary to explain performance and key variances.Support shareholders, Board and external stakeholder reporting requirements.Audit, Compliance and Governance:Manage external audit processes, including preparation of audit deliverables and resolution of audit queries.Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.Prepare technical accounting papers to support key accounting positions.Support Audit and Compliance Committee reporting and approvals.Financial Controls and Processes:Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliation and trial balance accuracy.Maintain and enhance financial controls, policies and procedures.Identify and mitigate financial risks, including control weaknesses and process gaps.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance process and systems.Stakeholder Management:Liaise with groups inside and outside the organisation, including the HIO Leadership Team, equity participants, business functional teams within and outside of Finance, ERP project and BAU support team and external auditors.Provide clear, timely responses to financial queries and reporting requirements.Safety & HSE:Promote and comply with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards and safe work practices.Ensure team adherence to safety policies and reporting requirements.Skills and experience:Essential:510 years professional experience in public practice and/or accounting, with a strong background developed in a Big 4 or reputable midtier firm.CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)Strong financial reporting, analysis and problem-solving capability.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems.Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.Desirable:Work experience within the mining industry, preferably within the iron ore sector.Experience with SAP ERP system.Prior exposure to Power BI and Business Objects / Business Intelligence reporting.About Hancock Iron OreThe world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we.Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australias Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.Perth Remote Operations FacilitiesYou''ll be joining us at our Remote Operations Centre (ROC) where you will benefit from:Free on-site parkingModern spacious office with break-out facilitiesIn-house caf providing variety of foodoptionsand barista coffeeFlexi LeaveFlexible working hours outside of core business hoursActive social club with community events and activities for employeesLifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, including family eventsEqual OpportunityHancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.Application InformationTo be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.This advertisement will closeno laterthan thePosting End Datespecified. We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.Apply now Posting End Date: 18/04/2026 Information at a Glance Job Alerts Link Business Unit: Finance Job Location: Perth Airport Posting End Date: 18/04/2026 Apply nowHancock Iron Ore is a Hancock Prospecting company. #J-18808-Ljbffr