Accountant

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Advance your career with a global industry leader. Orica is looking for a high‑calibre Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting both regional operating entities and group investment entities. 

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring strong financial governance, statutory compliance, and high‑quality reporting, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders and our Global Business Services (GBS) teams. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, gain regional exposure, and build a long‑term career within a global organization.

What you will be doing

Month-End Processes & Procedures

•  Work closely with Orica Global Business Services (GBS) and local businesses to resolve issues and findsolutionsfor activities within GBS scope.
• Perform allocated month-end processes and procedures accurately and on time.
•  Monitor and comply with the month-end timetable.
• Prepare intercompany profit in stock calculations and perform inventory accounting.
• Comply with accounting standards and Orica accounting policies.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for manual accounts, ensuring reconciling items are substantiated.
• Contribute to delivering timely and useful financial information and advice to support Orica’s strategic plan.
• Proactively assist the business in monitoring and actioning key reconciliations, such as assets underconstruction.
• Ensure stakeholder needs are met according to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Support finance projects, cost-saving initiatives, or other tasks as directed.
• Provide finance support to group or support functions as required.

Financial & Management Reporting

• Prepare business unit financial statements, including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flow,andconsolidated financial statements.
• Prepare trial balances and issue other nominated financial and management reports.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, consolidating and analyzing results, and liaising with business unitsontheir submissions.
• Assist with group forecasting (monthly and strategic) and report results to management.

Audit & Balance Sheet Review

• Prepare half-yearly audit packs, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and issued within the agreed timeframe.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Assist with preparing the Balance Sheet Review template.
• Assist with the asset verification process as required.

Administration and Compliance

• Comply with relevant Orica standards, segregation of duties, and Orica’s financial authority limits.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, treasury, statutory, and financial policies.
• Serve as the contact for external auditing requirements.

What you will bring

• CPA qualification (strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of post‑graduate accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 audit experience and industry exposure within a multinational company
• Strong grounding in financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls
• Experience working in large, complex, global organizations
• SAP S/4HANA experience is an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence working across regions
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to balance technical accuracy and business partnership

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.