Management Accountant – Operations & Production (Perth)

Position Purpose The Management Accountant - Operations & Production is responsible for partnering with site operations and corporate leadership to deliver robust production, inventory, cost and financial reporting across Lindian's mining and processing activities.

Reporting within the Finance team and based in Perth, the role works closely with the site-based Management Accountant, Mining, Processing, Metallurgy and Supply Chain teams to ensure operational performance is accurately reflected in financial results, forecasts, Board reporting and external disclosures.

This role is critical in providing financial insight into production performance, operating costs, inventory movements and forecast outcomes, supporting executive decision-making and project financing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Production Reporting

- Consolidate and review production, inventory and operating cost information received from site.

- Ensure operational data is accurately reflected within monthly financial reporting.

- Develop and maintain monthly production and cost reporting packs for executive leadership and the Board.

- Prepare production, inventory and operating performance analysis against budget, forecast and guidance.

- Support the preparation of production forecasts and operational financial models.

Cost Management & Analysis

- Analyse mining, processing and logistics costs to identify operational trends and improvement opportunities.

- Monitor unit cost performance and assist management in understanding cost drivers.

- Support annual budget and forecasting processes across operational departments.

- Prepare variance analysis and commentary for management reporting.

Inventory & Valuation Oversight

- Review ROM, WIP and finished product valuations prepared in conjunction with site operations.

- Ensure inventory accounting methodologies remain accurate, consistent and auditable.





- Monitor inventory movements and investigate material variances with site personnel.

Financial Governance & Controls

- Develop and maintain robust reporting frameworks, reconciliation processes and audit trails.

- Ensure production, inventory and cost reporting complies with internal control requirements and accounting standards.

- Support external audit, lender due diligence and financing requirements through provision of supporting analysis and documentation.

- Work closely with the site team to continually improve data integrity and reporting discipline.

Corporate Reporting & Stakeholder Support

- Support preparation of Board papers, executive reporting and operational performance updates.

- Contribute to ASX reporting requirements, market announcements and production guidance support materials.

- Assist in preparing financial information required for project financing, investor relations and strategic planning activities.

- Provide financial analysis and operational insights to senior leadership.

Business Partnering

- Build solid relationships with Mining, Processing, Metallurgy, Supply Chain and Project teams.

- Act as the key finance partner for operational stakeholders and support informed decision-making through analysis and reporting.

- Collaborate closely with the site-based Management Accountant to ensure alignment between operational activities and financial outcomes.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially minded finance professional with experience within mining, resources, processing or heavy industry environments.





The successful candidate will be capable of translating operational data into meaningful financial insights and working effectively with both technical and senior leadership stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.

- CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

- Experience within mining, mineral processing, resources, manufacturing or other operational industries.

- Strong management accounting and financial analysis experience.

- Experience supporting operational budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.

- Advanced Excel and ERP system capability. (Pronto)

Desirable

- Exposure to production reporting, inventory accounting and mineral processing operations.

- Experience supporting financing activities, technical studies or project development within the resources sector.

- Understanding of operational KPIs including production volumes, recoveries, inventory movements and unit costs.

About Lindian Resources

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN) is an Australian-based integrated rare earths company with downstream capability, materially enhancing margins, and commercial flexibility. Our Kangankunde Rare Earths project in Malawi is the cornerstone of our asset portfolio.

Most recently we acquired a Rare Earths cracking plant in Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan. The plant will further refine our Monazite Concentrate product, produced at Kangankunde, to a high-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) product.

We are well into our journey of becoming a globally significant critical minerals producer!

Next Steps

If you're excited by the chance to create, lead, and make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification/license checks.

Agencies will not be considered for this position.

📌 Management Accountant – Operations & Production (Perth)
🏢 Lindian Resources
📍 Perth