About the role:
- Implement and maintain project cost management systems to ensure accurate budget tracking, forecasting, cash flow oversight and project performance analysis.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial presentations, reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support monitoring of project financial performance.
- Work closely with Project Team to align budgets with operational objectives, monitor expenditure, and provide financial advice on risks and opportunities.
- Support the assessment and validation of vendor proposals, including cost comparisons, commercial reviews and alignment with project budgets.
- Assist in the preparation and submit financial documentation for milestone payments, acquittal reports and annual income and expenditure statements.
- Coordinate project-related external audits, including preparation of working papers and resolution of queries.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, funding agreements and internal financial policies.
- Liaise with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to address project cost concerns and provide clear financial insights.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting tools and project accounting practices.
Experience & Qualifications Required:
- Tertiary Accountancy / Finance / Commerce Qualification
- Professional qualification such as CPA/ACCA/CIMA Equivalent
- Demonstrated experience as a Project Accountant or Cost Controller supporting large-scale capital or operational readiness projects.
- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail, with the ability to provide clear and accurate financial insights.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with operational and financial data.
- Experience working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, balancing financial considerations with operational realities.
- A confident communicator, able to translate financial information for a broad range of stakeholders.
- Collaborative, responsive and adept at building trusted working relationships across teams.
Additional Requirements:
- A valid Australian Drivers Licence
- Recent contactable references
- High level of attention to detail is essential
- The ability to work autonomously and commitment to meet deadlines / objectives
This is an inceredible opportunity so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
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