Cougar is an Australian owned and based leading equipment manufacturer and services supplier.
We have five locations on the eastern coast of Australia providing equipment and services to our major mining customers.
Our five business pillars are Manufacturing, Drilling Services, Hire Equipment, Repairs/Overhauls and Parts.
About the Role
The Management Accountant is responsible for providing internal financial analysis and reports, enabling key decision-making activities.
Reporting into the Commercial Finance Manager, you will also work closely and collaborate with the Head of Drilling Operations and the Workshop Manager, generate integral reports to drive business processes and review project profitability.
The Management Accountant needs to exercise integrity and confidentiality.
This role will work out of the Thornton Shared Services Office, based in Thornton NSW.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a high degree of financial support to Cougar's facilities and operational needs
Provide in-depth analysis on job profitability, detailed tasks and site profit & losses, including trend analysis across business units
Provide costing analysis and advice to assess and evaluate business units and projects
Develop reports that support senior managers to guide business decisions
Maintain standard costs of inventory and labour to ensure they reflect actual costs
Inventory and WIP analysis,



including assessment of provisions for obsolescence
Develop cost models that inform the preparation of budgets, tenders and forecasts
Develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with internal stakeholders
Review the financial integrity of proposed projects and monitor ongoing performance
Interactive support with the finance team to achieve further group accounting goals
Preparation of monthly reporting packs
What We're Looking For
Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or equivalent
Working towards a professional accounting body, such as CPA or CA
2+ years' experience in a commercial/industrial environment or qualified accounting firm
Ability to interpret and analyse legislation, policy, financial data and reports to provide recommendations and advice
Demonstrated skills and experience in building strong, collaborative partnerships with a range of internal stakeholders
Developed knowledge and experience with accounting practices, systems and processes
High proficiency in Excel
Why Us?
Cougar has the tenacity and determination to be the best; it's in our DNA.
More than just a job, we live it.
Every day is a journey of strength and passion.
This role will offer:
Secure full-time employment
Fitness passport
EAP and Check in support
Supportive culture focused on innovation
Competitive remuneration
Uniforms issued annually

📌 Management Accountant (Newcastle)
🏢 Cougar Group
📍 Newcastle