Accounting Manager (NAM)

About the role

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Purpose of Role: The Accounting Manager supports the financial control and reporting function to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. Working closely with the Financial Controller and broader finance team, this role assists with financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and cash flow monitoring. The position also serves as the Business Unit’s primary technical accounting expert, provides accounting guidance to operational and commercial stakeholders, supports audit processes, and contributes to ongoing process improvements within the finance function.

Reporting To: Financial Controller NAM

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS) and internal reporting policies.
• Assist with Business Unit reporting requirements for half-year and year-end reporting cycles, including supporting disclosures and audit deliverables.
• Support coordination of external and statutory audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to queries.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal control policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining documentation of financial processes and controls.
• Contribute to strengthening the control environment and identifying areas for improvement.
• Act as the primary technical accounting expert for the Business Unit.
• Where relevant, provide technical accounting training and guidance to finance and operational teams.
• Provide accounting and financial guidance on contracts, capital projects, restructures, strategic initiatives, system or process changes, and acquisition activities.
• Assess accounting treatment for significant and non-routine transactions, with reference to IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, IFRS 16 Leases, IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, and IFRS