Michael Pajkovic
About Michael Pajkovic
Michael Pajkovic is a Financial Controller at Glencore, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held various roles at Glencore and previously at Thiess.
Current Role as Financial Controller
Michael Pajkovic has been serving as the Financial Controller at Glencore since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial operations and ensures compliance with financial regulations in New South Wales, Australia. His responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. With five years in this position, he plays a crucial role in the financial management of Glencore's operations.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Michael Pajkovic has extensive experience at Glencore, having held multiple positions since 2010. He began as a Mine Accountant in Liddell Open Cut for nine months in 2010. He then served as Group Management Accountant from 2011 to 2014, followed by a role as Commercial Manager from 2014 to 2016 in Liddell Open Cut. After a two-year stint as Commercial Manager in Ravensworth Open Cut from 2016 to 2018, he transitioned to his current role as Financial Controller.
Education and Professional Development
Michael Pajkovic studied at the University of Newcastle, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Financial and Management Accounting from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education by completing the CPA Program at CPA Australia from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors, completing the Company Directors Course in 2014.
Experience at Thiess
Before joining Glencore, Michael Pajkovic worked at Thiess as a Project Accountant from 2006 to 2010. In this role, he was involved in financial management for projects in Mt Owen, Glendell, and Liddell. His experience at Thiess contributed to his financial expertise and prepared him for his subsequent roles at Glencore.