Project Accountant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Talent International Full time

This leading University is seeking 2x Project Accountants to undertake core project accounting activities ensuring efficient financial management throughout the project lifecycle. This includes project lifecycle reporting, enterprise financial reporting, along with project, program and portfolio support in budgeting, forecasting and financial governance.

Key activities

  • Drive the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive financial controls within the project portfolio
  • Provide guidance in project financial governance and best practice
  • Coordinate and assist with month-end tasks, including processing of journals and inter-departmental transfers and associated documentation
  • Review monthly and quarterly financial performance of Portfolio/Program/Projects by tracking actual expenditure to budget and variance analysis
  • Prepare project financial acquittals in accordance with funding body terms and conditions, with assistance and guidance from the Portfolio Financial Analyst
  • Assist with annual budget cycle, with inputs from project financials
  • Manage or assist in the management of project financial audits, as required

Skills and experience

  • Solid project accounting experience, preferably in construction and / or technology; including planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting, with proven experience in managing financials for large-scale portfolios of programs and projects
  • Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting actuals in alignment with project requirements and accounting standards
  • Knowledge of CWIP management, capitalisation and transferring to fixed asset registers
  • Advanced Excel skillset, ideally coupled with reporting and analytics tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) and Workday experience is advantageous
  • Familiarity with EPMO and corporate portfolio management environments and an understanding of project management methodologies and associated tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in conveying financial information and requirements in simple language to people with a non-finance background
  • Prior experience within the Property / Construction industry highly regarded
  • Certification (e.g. CPA, CA) will be highly regarded

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on for a confidential discussion.

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