OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.
Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).
Job DescriptionDue to ongoing growth, our Dunedin-based finance team are on the search for a Financial Accountant. Based at our Dunedin city office, this role will support the Financial Accountant with month-end, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations analysis and review, quarterly group and annual statutory reporting, tax and audit support and routine finance system tasks. Additionally, it will assist with AP, payroll, and internal controls compliance initiatives and ad hoc finance activities as required.
If you have the skills required and are keen to join an international mining company, apply now!
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the monthly financial accounting requirements for the NZ operations, including preparing period-end journals in Pronto, supporting the completion of month-end workpapers, and assisting with the monthly OneStream statutory financial consolidation package in line with the corporate month-end timetable.
- Liaise with the management accounting teams to gather information and support the accurate and timely delivery of month-end reporting requirements.
- Provide support documentation and respond to routine queries during quarterly audit reviews and the year-end annual audit.
- Assist with the preparation of IRD compliance returns, including monthly GST, quarterly FBT returns, and income tax schedules.
- Assist with the preparation of the consolidated statutory financial statements for the New Zealand Group by preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations and audit documentation.
- Support the AP and Payroll teams through routine administration in Redmap, basic invoice workflow support, and allocated AP and payroll review tasks.
- Work with the wider team to progress internal controls improvements, remediation actions and SOX compliance initiatives.
- Assist the NZ finance team with finance systems projects, upgrades, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives by completing allocated tasks, testing, documentation and user support activities.
- Work collaboratively with the Financial Accountant, wider finance team and site stakeholders to complete allocated tasks accurately and on time.
- Identify opportunities to improve routine processes, documentation and reconciliations, and raise suggestions with the Financial Accountant or Superintendent – Financial Control.
- Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Accounting, or equivalent tertiary qualification in accounting, or working towards completion of a relevant accounting qualification, is preferred.
- Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is not required, however, future study towards CA or an equivalent professional qualification may be supported where appropriate.
- Current NZ working Visa is required for this position.
Experience
- 1–2 years’ experience in finance and accounting plus exposure to month-end processes, reconciliations or compliance activities is desirable.
- Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
- 9-day fortnight roster - 5 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off, 7:00am - 4:30pm
- Dunedin City office location
- Competitive salary + bonus scheme
- Discounts on retail and services
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
- Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Physiotherapist sessions
- Study assistance
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
**Applications close 16 September 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
Skills Required
- Current New Zealand working visa
- Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Accounting, or equivalent tertiary accounting qualification
- Working towards or willingness to study for professional accounting qualification (eg. CA)
- 1-2 years' experience in finance and accounting with exposure to month-end processes and reconciliations
- Experience or ability to prepare period-end journals and month-end workpapers (Pronto)
- Experience or ability to assist with statutory consolidation and reporting (OneStream)
- Ability to support AP and payroll administration tasks and basic invoice workflow (Redmap)
- Ability to support audits, prepare reconciliations and compliance documentation
What We Do
OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand.
