Financial Accountant

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and technically strong Financial Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. This role offers exposure to consolidated reporting, financial systems, external audit and stakeholders across the Group.

You will play a key role in delivering timely, accurate and compliant consolidated financial reporting, working within a complex and fast‑paced reporting environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for an accountant looking to deepen their experience in Group reporting and consolidation.

As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing consolidated monthly financial results for the Steelmaking Coal business using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) in line with Group reporting requirements
• Reporting consolidated outlooks (forecasts) and budgets in HFM and calculating/posting monthly consolidation eliminations
• Preparing journal entries relating to SMC facilities held with Group (including loans and deposits)
• Preparing monthly tax effect accounting calculations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Performing monthly revaluations and foreign currency translations in SAP
• Assisting with Group reporting templates at interim and year end
• Processing and maintaining financial master data changes/mapping in SAP
• Supporting SAP and HFM business user testing activities
• Coordinating with internal, external and group stakeholders to investigate and resolve intercompany mismatches and timely execution of the external audit program
• Preparing the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the Anglo American Australia Limited Group and annual solvency statements, the annual dividend assessment and supporting solvency and treasury management matters

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
• CA or CPA qualification, with up to 3 years post‑qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting skills and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a complex, deadline‑driven environment
• Experience working in a large corporate or Group reporting environment
• Exposure to consolidation and reporting systems, particularly HFM and SAP (highly regarded)

• Permanent full-time role
• Centrally located in our Brisbane CBD Corporate Office, close to train, bus and ferry connections
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation and annual bonus
• Flexible work options including WFH and potential for a 9-day fortnight
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

 

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CLOSING DATE 

27 May 2026