PAJINGO GOLD MINING

NQM Gold 2 is seeking a motivated and technically capable Financial Accountant to join our Brisbane-based Finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, this role will play a critical part in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting capital project accounting, and providing insightful financial analysis across the business. The position supports both corporate reporting requirements and the Pajingo Gold Mine operation, working closely with operational leaders, finance professionals and external stakeholders.

About Us

NQM Gold 2 is a growing Australian gold producer committed to safe, sustainable and profitable mining. Our success is built on strong financial governance, operational excellence, and a culture centred on integrity, accountability and teamwork.

As part of our Brisbane corporate office, you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of accounting functions while contributing to key business decisions and strategic initiatives.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their career within the mining and resources sector.

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for project and corporate reporting, month-end and year-end accounting processes, financial compliance, budgeting support, capital accounting, taxation support and financial analysis. You will also play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial systems, supporting audits and identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Analyse financial results and investigate variances.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting to management and stakeholders.

General Ledger & Compliance

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet, bank and intercompany accounts.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and corporate policies.
• Assist with BAS, FBT, payroll tax, royalties and other statutory reporting obligations.

Capital & Project Accounting

• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Monitor capital expenditure and approved AFEs.
• Support accounting for exploration, evaluation and mine development activities.
• Assist with rehabilitation provision accounting and reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis of capital projects and investment activities.

Budgeting & Business Support

• Assist with annual budgets and forecasting processes.
• Provide variance analysis and financial insights to management.
• Support department leaders with financial information and reporting.
• Assist with business improvement initiatives and financial modelling.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Provide support for ERP and finance systems.
• Assist with system upgrades and reporting enhancements.
• Support the development of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 3-5 years' experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Experience working with large ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience within the mining, resources or heavy industry sector.
• Background in audit or professional accounting services.
• Experience with Power BI and business reporting tools.
• Exposure to indirect taxation compliance and reporting.

Why Join NQM Gold 2?

• Broad and varied accounting role across mining operations and corporate reporting.
• Work from our newly established Brisbane corporate office
• Exposure to capital projects, taxation, compliance and business analysis.
• Work alongside experienced finance and operational professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing Australian gold producer.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Brisbane-based corporate office environment.

Apply Now

If you are a proactive and technically strong accounting professional looking to build your career in the mining industry, we would love to hear from you.