Are you a Project Accountant who is analytical, detail-driven and thrives in a project centric environment? In this role you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely and standardised financial services across our project. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, improving processes and ensuring strong financial governance.
What’s on Offer
- $105k - $115k TFR (includes superannuation) dependent on skillset and experience
- Hybrid working conditions with flexibility offering work life balance
- Localised travel to sites (Bowen Hills, Kedron, West End and Stretton)
- Career progression and training opportunities
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
- Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role
You will be responsible for monitoring all financial aspects from setup through to billing and close off. You will ensure financial accuracy, compliance with accounting standards and enable stakeholders to make informed data backed decisions.
You will contribute to standardised processes, support best practice and help to drive continual improvement across project accounting functions. Duties include -
- Analyse project performance, variances and profitability
- Support month end process including reporting, commentary and reconciliation
- Prepare and review journals, accruals and account reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and internal control frameworks
- Set up and maintain project structures (WBS, cost objects)
- Review and approve cost transfers, adjustments and allocations
- Prepare forecasts inputs and assist stakeholders with budgeting processes
- Collaborate with finance partners and project team to ensure accuracy and alignment
- Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and work allocation and support to finance administrators
Required Skills and Experience
It is essential that you have relevant tertiary qualifications with a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards. Ideally you will be familiar with project accounting within construction or maintenance environments.
- Project accounting, financial analysis and month end processes
- Competency with financial systems (SAP advantageous)
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence non-financial staff
- Experience guiding and supporting junior team members
- Passion for continuous improvement and data driven decision making
- Ability to provide clear financial insights to enable strong project decision making
- Strong collaborator, high attention to detail and accuracy
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 166589
