A career with Mitsui is an exciting opportunity to be part of something big, as you help build the future of our business. Mitsui Australia offers great opportunities for career advancement and invests in the professional development of our people.
Mitsui Iron Ore Corporation (MIOC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui), one of the world’s most diversified investment and services enterprises. Headquartered in Tokyo, Mitsui operates across 62 countries with more than 122 offices worldwide.
Mitsui has been a strategic partner in Western Australia’s iron ore industry for almost 60 years. Our joint venture investments span mines, railways, ports, power generation, and supporting communities.
MIOC, together with Mitsui-Itochu Iron (MII) and Mitsui & Co. Iron Ore Exploration & Mining (MIOE), manages our iron ore joint venture investments in the Pilbara (operated by BHP).
With MIOC, you’ll be joining a global business with a strong local presence — one that values diversity, innovation, and long-term partnerships.
Job Description
The Role
We’re looking for an Accountant to join our close-knit Perth team. In this role, you’ll provide financial and management accounting support across our joint ventures, working closely with the Accounting & Reporting Team, Tokyo Head Office, and partners at BHP.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Month end closing process inclusive of reconciliations, journals etc
Prepare quarterly financial reporting close and the consolidated financial management pack to HQ in Japan.
Support the preparation of the monthly consolidated report for presentation to management and the Directors.
Providing variance analysis commentary to financial reports, including analysis of BHP JV reports and data to provide insights into operating costs, capital expenditure, and JV trial balance movements.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
Monthly BAS preparation and assist with the preparation of other tax compliance reporting/documentation.
Assist in the internal and external audit process.
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including joint venture partners, external auditors, and suppliers.
Desired Skills and Experience
The Person
You will enjoy working within a successful team where collaboration is key. This role offers you the opportunity to utilise your existing skills while continuing to further develop and expand your expertise. You are reliable and self-motivated, bringing accuracy, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to everything you do.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline
Minimum of three years’ experience in a financial or management accounting-based role.
Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights.
Desirable:
Exposure to SAP Business One Accounting Software.
Exposure or experience within the mining industry.
An understanding of Joint Venture Accounting.
An understanding of foreign exchange implications on multi-currency transactions
The Benefits
We provide a wide range of benefits to support and empower our employees:
CBD office location with end-of-trip facilities and secure bicycle storage.
