This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of key financial and statutory reporting outcomes across the Group and its joint venture entities. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
About the Role
As our Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:
Supporting the preparation of half-year and annual financial statements for the Group and joint venture entities, including all supporting workpapers and disclosures.
Owning the accounting and reporting of coal sales revenue, working within the commercial team.
Managing the Group's fixed asset accounting process, including monitoring capital work-in-progress and completing asset capitalisations.
Maintaining lease accounting in accordance with AASB 16, including assessment of new leases and lease modifications.
Leading half-year and year-end audit preparation and coordinating audit requests.
Partnering with operational and corporate stakeholders to provide financial insights and support the annual budgeting process.
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and reporting practices.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory financial reporting requirements.
Proven experience applying accounting standards to complex transactions and business scenarios.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
The ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver to month-end and statutory reporting deadlines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with auditors and cross-functional teams.
A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of enhancing processes, controls, and reporting outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
You will possess:
CA or CPA qualification with a relevant tertiary degree.
Experience gained within external audit, financial accounting, or a commercial finance environment.
Exposure to mining, resources, or another asset-intensive industry will be highly regarded.
Why Join Jellinbah Group?
Established in 1988, Jellinbah Group is a privately owned and operated Queensland-based coal company. We foster an environment built on teamwork, trust, creative thinking and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex financial and statutory reporting activities while developing your technical accounting and commercial expertise within a respected organisation.
Apply Now
If you are a technically capable and commercially minded accounting professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Applications close Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage interested candidates to apply early.
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