Financial Accountant

MAKE YOUR MARK ON A WA SUCCESS STORY:

Founded in the coastal town of Port Gregory, the culture of GMA is built on a legacy of innovation. From humble beginnings more than 40 years ago, GMA has grown to become the global leader in the garnet abrasives industry.

While it takes a team of over 500 people to operate GMA's three mine sites, ten processing plants, five recycling facilities, and 13 offices around the globe, the legacy of innovation and core values continue to pass down throughout each generation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance, and supporting informed business decision-making. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive high-quality financial outcomes across the organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Complete month-end adjustments including general journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, leases, and provisions.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Manage capitalised exploration and mining development schedules.
• Prepare ABS surveys and assist with statutory reporting requirements.
• Support preparation of monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Consolidated Activity Statements (CAS).
• Assist with annual FBT return and collation of information for R&D and tax returns in liaison with external tax agents.
• Contribute to audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for Australian operations.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with group finance teams to ensure NetSuite updates are tested prior to deployment.

What you will need:

• Degree-qualified in Accounting.
• CA/CPA qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

At GMA, we respect and care for the whole ‘you’ — supporting all facets of wellbeing so you can show up at your best and thrive.

GMA’s employee benefits include:

• Modern office in the heart of the CBD
• Flexible work practices
• Competitive industry salary
• Superannuation above statutory minimum's for long term employees
• Free gym membership

WHO WE ARE:

At GMA we are about more than just garnet. Our core purpose is to make a difference for our people and the communities we live and work in. At GMA we believe our people are the key to our success, and maintain a culture across our global operations where our values of teamwork, care, trust, excellence, determination and entrepreneurship are lived and our people feel supported and respected.

• Teamwork: we work collaboratively and supportively
• Care: we respect and care for each other, our business, and the environment
• Trust: we follow through on our commitments
• Excellence: we hold ourselves to the highest standards
• Determination: we never give up
• Entrepreneurship: we support and encourage opportunities to innovate