**Job Description:** Boart Longyear is seeking a driven and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join our Drilling Services (DS) finance team in Adelaide. Reporting directly to the Regional Financial Controller, this role acts as a key anchor for financial control, tax, audit compliance, and general ledger integrity. You will work across a wide range of finance functions—month-end close, reconciliations, tax and compliance support, audit coordination, and stakeholder engagement—while also supporting business decision-making through close coordination with the FP&A Manager and operations. This is a broad, high-trust role with real scope to grow into a business partner. **Key Responsibilities:** **Month-End Close & Reporting** + Prepare and review journal entries (payroll accruals, bonus provisions, prepaid insurance, PPV, novated leases, intercompany, inventory amortisation, etc.) + Ensure transaction integrity of trial balance coding for multiple entities. **Balance Sheet Reconciliations** + Lead monthly reconciliation of payroll liabilities, tax balances (GST, FBT, income tax), inventory, GRNI, and, COGS roll over annual review other key GL accounts. + Review and resolve exceptions and aged balances in coordination with shared services **Compliance & Tax Support** + Support PAYG, payroll tax, Novated lease FBT submissions and GST/BAS preparation (Australia & NZ) + Work closely with external advisors on income tax reconciliations + Coordinate QuickSuper file approvals as required + Audit Coordination & Statutory Reporting + Act as the primary contact for external auditors (RSM, E&Y), including DS, DP, and consolidated file reviews + Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit queries + Assist in annual statutory account preparation and compliance certifications **Stakeholder Engagement** + Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to align on month-end performance, variance analysis, and balance sheet reviews. + Support group-level compliance with accounting policy and reporting requirements + Liaise with operations, shared services (Salt Lake City/Poland), and finance leaders in DP where required **Cashflow & Payment Oversight** + Review payment runs, assist with Corpay international remittance, and support cashflow forecasting + Help assess vendor credit terms and coordinate internal approvals **Systems & Process Tools** + Use Oracle ERP, OneStream, QlikView/OBIEE, LeaseQuery, Micropay, Esker, ASIC/ATO portals, and Excel to manage compliance and reporting + Help identify and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiency opportunities **Ad Hoc & Project Work** + Assist the Regional Financial Controller in handling regulatory updates, audit prep, local project tasks, and one-off adjustments or write-off journals + Act as a point of escalation for finance-related queries and control issues **A few things we’re looking for:** + Professional Qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent + Experience: 5+ years in financial accounting, audit coordination, and compliance (ideally in manufacturing, shared services, or multi-entity environments) + Technical Skills: Strong understanding of AASB/IFRS, general ledger ownership, and control environments + Systems: Confident using ERP and BI tools (Oracle, Micropay, QlikView, OBIEE, Power BI, LeaseQuery, Excel) + Mindset: Self-starter, adaptable, and solution-focused—able to manage shifting priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders + Communication: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to operate across finance, ops, and group teams with clarity and confidence **Why Join Us?** This is a high-visibility role within a dynamic finance team. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, gain exposure across international operations, and play a key role in strengthening Boart Longyear’s financial foundation during a critical post-separation period. If you’re looking for a role that combines technical depth with cross-functional engagement, we encourage you to apply. **Auto req ID:** 16078BR **Job Code:** 010008 Financial Analyst 3.08.Professional **Company:** Drilling Services **Business Line:** Minerals and Energy **Function:** Finance **Region (Business Group):** APAC **Country:** Australia **State/Province:** South Australia **City:** Adelaide