Rio Tinto Hiring for Accountant Job at Weipa Full Time

Accountant

• Be a part of capable and supportive team with a flexible work culture
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and flexible work arrangements
• Permanent full-time role, located in the friendly coastal community – Weipa

About the role

The Weipa Town Authority (WTA) acts as a Local Government authority in the Township of Weipa on behalf of Rio Tinto. Working on a Monday to Friday roster and reporting to the Coordinator Corporate Services, the Accountant is responsible for:

Finance

• Responsible for the Finance function of the WTA including:
  • month end processing –
    • accruals,
    • prepayments,
    • depreciation,
    • purchase order review;
  • production of monthly and annual financial statements;
  • general ledger maintenance;
  • variance analysis;
  • preparation of council meeting financial reports;
  • ownership of the fixed asset register;
  • advice and direction for accurate costs recognition;
  • BAS reporting.
• Liaison with Rio Tinto Finance department for end of month mapping to the RT SAP system.
• Accountability of the financial processes and controls, financial reporting, revenue billing and collection (including rates).
• Support in preparation of annual planning and budgeting, including operational and capital budgets in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and legislation.
• Key stakeholder for the Annual Financial Audit.
• Supporting grant applications, administration and acquittals.
• Ensuring finance related policies and procedures are up to date.

Rates revenue

• Key liaison with Governing bodies and agencies.
• Control, review and updates for general and water rates database, including service charges and differential rate categories and assessment maintenance.
• Coordination of bi-yearly rates levy issue in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensuring council rates related policies and procedures are up to date.
• Review of property rates search certificates.

Health and Safety

• Actively participate in the development of a safety culture within WTA
• Demonstrate a zero tolerance for unsafe practices and procedures.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous accounting and financial administration experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field qualification
• High-level computer literacy (Accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite Word / Excel)
• Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team and autonomously
• A current Queensland C (Car) class driver licence
• A proactive approach towards personal and team Health, Safety, Environment & Community awareness.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA) or working towards
• Previous experience in Local Government
• Previous experience with the MagiQ Software suite.

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary & secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with

a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Weipa Operations

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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