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Cost Controller

Programmed

Perth, WA
FIFO
5/2, 4/3

Job Description

PERSOL APAC is one of Australia's leading professional, engineering and technical recruitment agencies, servicing clients nationally

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Cost Controller to join our mining team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing projects and operations as a group to achieve strategic objectives of the department.

This role is for a top tier miner & are to start September based in Perth but must be open to FIFO (5/2, 4,3 roster). The central projects are all related to Track Renewals Project Management and Rail Execution.

Key responsibilities

  • Raise PR's to support Projects and Execution team
  • Timepro owner (labour cost allocation software) ensuring disciplines are kept in timesheet completion and accuracy.
  • Prepare monthly accruals workbooks for Projects team within tight turnaround times at month end and post accruals, analysing monthly performance of actuals versus forecast.
  • Prepare monthly forecast workbooks for Projects team within tight turnaround times critically analysing forecasts for achievability.
  • Prepare monthly journals and maintain cost registers.
  • Reviews and verifies labour timesheet claims prior to invoice approval.
  • Support to portfolio lead with the Capital and Operational Portfolio of projects
  • Support project managers and engineers with Monthly Project Reviews
  • Collaboration with Project Managers and Project Engineers to support on‐budget and on schedule delivery of projects
  • Month end reporting related tasks
  • Delivers improvement and automation of current processes and control spreadsheets
  • Conduct project close out activities, including Financial Close out Request (FCOR)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
  • Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA) either completion or currently pursuing will be an added advantage
  • Current full Western Australian "C" class motor vehicle license.

Skills:

  • Proven commitment to safety.
  • Extensive SAP experience
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Taj Pozzi at PERSOL on 9479 0129 or email taj.pozzi@persolapac.com

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com
Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.

Consultant

Taj.Pozzi@persolapac.com

Reference number: 210391655

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Eng. & Maintenance

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted: 4th Aug, 2026

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