Senior Business Partner Finance (5:2)

Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer located in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA.

We are looking for people with passion and drive who want to advance their careers.

With new mines, new equipment and a new energy across our business, there’s never been a better time to join Westgold.

About the opportunity

Westgold Resources are actively sourcing a Senior Business Partner – Finance (Tax) with an excellent attention to detail and strong knowledge of Australian Tax Law and Accounting to join the team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting, the successful incumbent will manage financial operations, coordinate tax reporting processes and support strategic financial and tax decision making.

The role includes

• Accounting for Corporate Departments
• Maintenance of the Monthly Tax Fixed Asset Registers
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Income Tax return, including liaising with the Companys external tax advisors
• Assist with the preparation of the Groups quarterly tax effect accounting
• Provide strategic tax advice including drafting internal compliance position papers
• Monthly Business Activity Statements and Annual Fringe Benefits Tax returns
• Income and Indirect tax compliance and supporting with tax governance
• Maintaining internal Financial, Tax and Accounting Policies
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements, drive efficiency and identify cost savings
• Ad-hoc requests and supporting the Team as required

What do I need?

• Practical application of end of month reporting process, cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Demonstrated 5 years in a similar role (ideally within mining industry)
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong knowledge of Australian Tax Law and Accounting
• Knowledge of Canadian Tax law is desirable
• Bachelor of Business/Commerce
• Full Professional Membership with CA ANZ/CPA Australia/CTA

The Westgold Offer:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Site Allowance (if applicable)
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus – bring your mates along!
• 5 years’ pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations, we encourage you to apply.  

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email  

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

No Agency referrals will be accepted at this time.