Cost Controller

2 weeks ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia John Holland Full time

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At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known that at its heart, infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and their communities in which we work.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Project:

John Holland were awarded the contract to reconstruct two major sites on the Palmerston Highway (Millaa Millaa-Innisfail), which were severely damaged as a result of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Following complex geotechnical works, the permanent reconstruction works involve; cast in-situ concrete piles, soil nailing, gabion structures, landscaping and hydromulching.

The road was identified as requiring the highest priority reconstruction works across Far North Queensland.

About the Position:

As Cost Controller, you will control the finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures for the project, specifically for the end of month cycle. Additionally, prepare appropriate financial systems, accounting records, reports and other information, allowing senior management to make informed business decisions and thereby improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Compile and review monthly project reports and KPI's
  • Obtain relevant PCR system financial reporting for the Project use in developing the end of month forecasting and reporting period
  • Review and analyse operating results in relation to cost, budgets and operating policies. Consolidate capital asset, maintenance and operating budgets.
  • Participate in the development of short and longer-term financial reporting and forecasting and oversee the implementation of agreed financial plans.
  • Prepare schedules for financial reporting in accordance with management and statutory requirements.
  • Assist in the development and input of the Projects financial cashflow for reporting purposes for both John Holland and client requirements.
  • Monitor outstanding debtors and assist project Managers to resolve.
  • Monitor and assist in the accurate monthly cost to date process for input within PCR and reporting at the completion of the end of month process
  • Audit the procurement process and ensure that all requisitions and related invoices are authorised by the nominated person
  • Audit project wage employee remuneration including timesheets.
  • Interpret financial results and provide recommendations for cost control and profit improvement.
  • Compile, review and analysis forecast information to evaluate the final financial position of the project
  • Liaise with the projects/companies' external auditors as required.
  • Contribute to the training of finance and Project staff.
  • Build strong internal and external stakeholder management through positive, proactive and professional communication to keep key personnel informed.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures
Requirements:
  • CPA or equivalent tertiary accounting qualification
  • Tertiary qualifications in a Business, Commerce/Statistics or relevant discipline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
  • Highly developed computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS excel
As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you when you join John Holland?

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether its flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.

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