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Senior Mine Site Accountant

Join an Exciting Project in Australian Mining!
About Avenira
Avenira is a fertiliser focused project developer, driving the development of the Wonarah Phosphate Project – one of Australia’s largest known phosphate deposits. Located in the Northern Territory, this project aims to play a critical role in the global shift towards food security and related agriculture and industrial phosphate products through the production of DSO Phosphate Rock with first production in Q4, 2025.

This is your opportunity to be part of a key project that combines innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.


The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Mine Site Accountant to join our passionate and high-performing team. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our site based activities. You’ll work closely with operational leaders and corporate stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting, cost control, and strategic insights that will shape the future of the project. This is a full-time Permanent role on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster. Preferably from Tennant Creek, Mt Isa, Darwin, Townsville or Cairns.


What you’ll do
  • Lead all site-based accounting functions including month-end and year-end processes.
  • Deliver accurate financial statements, cost reports, and variance analyses.
  • Monitor operational costs, capital expenditures, and inventory.
  • Partner with site leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
  • Support audits and mentor the mine site accountant
  • Champion continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.


What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CA preferred).
  • 5–7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the mining space
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting and capital project accounting,
  • Experience working with Xero as well as mid to small tier mine site accounting systems (e.g., Pronto lite, Pulse) is highly desirable
  • Advanced Excel skills and a sharp analytical mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a remote, fast paced, and collaborative environment.


Why Join Avenira?
You will join a dynamic, open minded and forward thinking team as they embark on the development of a new phosphate mining project in the Northern Territory. This is a unique opportunity to contribute from the ground up and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a major mining operation.


What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click on ‘Apply now’ or contact Michael Psalios at Hays on 0889436035 or email michael.psalios@hays.com.au.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Location
NT - Regional
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2938845

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Michael Psalios, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Darwin
Level 2, Darwin Central, 21 Knuckey Street

Telephone: 0889436035

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