Management Accountant + Contract Administrator

3 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Housing Industry Association Limited Full time

- Oversee financial operations, budgeting and reporting for strategic decision-making.
- Manage contracts ensuring compliance and effective communication between stakeholders.
- Prepare financial statements and manage payroll functions.

About Us: Starplus Homes Pty Ltd is a dynamic and innovative residential building company based in Rooty Hill, New South Wales. Founded in 2023 by Sol Needle, our mission is to transform architectural visions into reality with precision and craftsmanship. Our team of seasoned builders and installers collaborate closely with clients to deliver custom homes that reflect individual style and needs and committed to excellence in construction, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards.

Management Accountant:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, budgeting and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the following tasks:

- Developing, implementing and managing the accounting function including the integrity of the accounting system;
- Management reporting & financial analysis to facilitate more informed management decisions;
- Preparing periodic statements including profit & loss reports and cash flow statements for presentation to the Managing Director;
- Preparing and lodging all statutory returns and reports (BAS, FBT & Income Tax) accurately and in a timely manner;
- Preparing of annual budgets and periodic forecasts;
- Preparing financial year end reports and arranging to have them audited by the company’s external auditors.
- Preparing gross margin analysis’ against budgets at an individual product level and liaising with staff on variances;
- Managing the full payroll function, including calculating monthly wages, payroll tax and superannuation payments;
- Developing and implementing uniformed record-keeping and accounting policies & practices subject to approval from the Managing Director;
- Employing strict financial practices by implementing company wide financial controls;
- Managing cash flow expenditure for an up-to-date view of company finances in real-time and investigating irregularities and over expenditure;
- Advising and updating the Managing Director on any irregularities or concerns of a financial manner;
- Managing the company’s fixed asset register;
- Liaising with the bank and daily online checking of the bank accounts.

About the candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor degree or relevant degree qualification in related fields with 2-3 years of experience in a similar role. To apply, applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

Contract Administrator:

We are currently seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders across the following tasks:

- Planning and undertaking the administration of contracts to support company goals;
- Preparing, developing, negotiating and reviewing variations to contracts for each project undertaken by the business;
- Developing a contract administration plan that lists each task to be completed by the contractor along with timelines and milestones;
- Reviewing plans, specifications and contracts to ensure the correct equipment, material and contractor services are ordered for each project;
- Managing contract records including paperwork, and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date to maintain the integrity of contract information;
- Responding and recording inquiries against each contract & resolving problems that may arise;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to assess the progress of projects against agreed contracts;
- Ensuring contractual obligations are met and reporting to management on contract delivery, progress and variances, and implementing their decisions;
- Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders;
- Interpreting and explaining contract requirements to stakeholders to support contract compliance and inform decision-making;
- Establishing and maintaining stakeholder and supplier relationships to identify and minimize risk, and maximize the value from each contract;
- Proactively identifying and managing contract risks to meet organizational obligations and achieve the planned outcomes of each contract;
- Collecting and analyzing data from projects and preparing reports on project outcomes.

About the candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma degree or relevant degree qualification in related fields or at least 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications. To apply, applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

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Skills

BUDGETING AND FORECASTING

CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Financial Controls and Policies

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Legal and compliance knowledge (contracts)

MANAGEMENT REPORTING

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

PAYROLL MANAGEMENT

Record-keeping and documentation

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

Statutory returns and compliance (BAS, FBT, Income Tax)

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Market average based on all Construction jobs in Sydney NSW

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