Officer – Financial Controlling & Accounting

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

As an Officer – Financial Controlling & Accounting, you will serve as the subject matter expert and main point of contact for specific processes or teams. You’ll support operational tasks, lead process improvements, and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.

What you will be doing

People Leadership

• Assist the Lead in process and peer coaching, including conducting one-on-one sessions with coordinators and below.
• Identify and implement process training within the workstreams using programs and activities approved by GBSLT.
• Monitor and report on employee training completion and propose actions for areas needing improvement.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with GBS strategies, policies, rules, and regulations.

Process Leadership

• Support the Lead in managing specific processes, ensuring alignment, reporting, and communication.
• Oversee workload allocation, execution of backup systems, and monitoring of volume and productivity.
• Drive, manage, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal control standards.
• Support incoming transitions and ensure successful integration into existing operations.

Operations

• Ensure all SLAs and KPIs are consistently met.
• Assist the Lead in overseeing daily operational tasks.
• Help monitor team attendance, including leaves and overtime.
• Record, analyze, and review data in systems related to general ledger activities (e.g., manual journal entries, intercompany transactions, fixed assets).
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, perform balance sheet maintenance (clearing and monitoring open items), and conduct account analysis and reporting.
• Manage end-to-end fixed assets processes.
• Handle intercompany processes, including mismatch investigations.
• Execute month-end activities and ensure completion of the month-end checklist.
• Assist in fulfilling internal and external audit requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with other workstreams as needed.
• Investigate and resolve exceptions and issues.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are met in line with agreed SLAs.
• Lead and facilitate weekly and/or pre-close/post-close meetings with key regional contacts to gather feedback and agree on action plans.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Participate in OHI surveys and employee engagement activities initiated by Admin, HR, or Management.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

What you will bring

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the Finance/Accounting department of a large corporate organization, including at least 1 year of coaching or training experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and internal policies.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and other business/accounting tools.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with fluency in both written and spoken business English.

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.