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Talent Acquisition Specialist- Inland Rail | OPQ CertifiedAbout Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity
As our Project Accountant, you'll be the financial link between Inland Rail's Finance, Project Controls, and Delivery teams. You'll ensure the accuracy of project transactions, deliver high-quality financial reporting, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making. This role also contributes to corporate compliance activities such as payroll allocations, asset capitalisation, and contract data management ensuring alignment with financial governance standards.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Manage the end-to-end monthly reporting cycle, including accruals, transfer journals, scope changes, forecasts and budget updates.
- Ensure timely closure of Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and forecasts in line with Inland Rail reporting timetables.
- Highlight key movements and ensure forecasts align with project delivery schedules.
- Deliver accounting and transactional support to project and functional managers, ensuring alignment with budgets and financial governance.
- Maintain compliance with Australian accounting standards and support audit processes.
- Assist in the close-out of completed project stages or work packages and hand over to operations.
- Build and maintain meaningful respectful working relationships across teams to support collaboration and shared success.
About You
You're a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a passion for infrastructure delivery.
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business-related discipline, membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Australian Society of CPA's or National Institute of Accountants or proven relevant experience.
- Experience in the management accounting, budget, forecast and cost functions of a commercial organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to foster relationships.
- A collaborative mindset with attention to detail.
- Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets and large automated accounting systems.
- Sound knowledge of and experience with Prism and CiA Financials or other similar financial information systems.
- Exposure to major infrastructure projects.
- Management performance reporting experience.
What you'll be joining
- You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
- Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
- Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
- Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.
Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionAccounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance
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