The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

- Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
- Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
- Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

As a member of DMPE, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

The Role

- Undertakes fixed asset accounting activities, including journals, reconciliations, capitalisation, disposals, depreciation, revaluations, stocktakes, and asset register maintenance.
- Processes and reconciles monthly balance sheet accounts, including ROU assets and liabilities, accounts payable, accruals, provisions, and prepayments.
- Supervises the processing and reconciliation of credit card accounts.
- Assists with Accounts Payable, RCTI and credit card queries, including payment runs.
- Assists with preparation of the annual FBT return.
- Assists with preparation of annual financial statements and provision of information for internal and external audits.
- Assists with ongoing reporting requirements and annual declarations for internal and external purposes.




- Identifies and implements best-practice financial management and accounting processes, particularly relating to fixed assets.
- Maintains effective communication and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Licenses

- Possession of a tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
- Membership or eligibility for membership of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and Current Zealand or other recognised professional accounting body would be an advantage.
- Proficiency in excel, with power query and power BI experience would be an advantage.

Benefits working for DMPE

- Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
- Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
- 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
- 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
- 15 days personal leave per year
- 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
- 3 public holidays in lieu per year
- 5 days reproductive leave per year
- 10 days disability leave per year
- 5 days bereavement leave
- 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
- Formal training options
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

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📌 Financial Accountant (Assets and Expenditure) (Perth)
🏢 Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration
📍 Perth