Transformational Financial Leader

1 month ago


Mayfield West, New South Wales, Australia John Holland Full time

About John Holland:

We transform lives with everything we do. At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we're driven by a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Our deep experience and capability are backed by a commitment to integrity and excellence in everything we do.

We thrive on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good, and we're committed to being an employer of choice.

About the Role:

The John Holland Infrastructure division is currently constructing some of Australia's most complex projects, including the Black Hill to Tomago M1, Gold Coast Light Rail, and Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre.

In response to industry expansion, we're seeking a skilled Project Accountant for an upcoming $450m Water Infrastructure project in regional NSW.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Planning: Prepare monthly Payment Claims to clients based on Actual Costs reported against Target Actual Costs to date, including relevant supporting analysis and reports.
  • Financial Management: Process agreed adjustments to project revenue and Target Actual Costs / budget in the Project Cost Reporting system.
  • Client Revenue Invoicing: Prepare client revenue invoicing, allocation of receipting and debtor reporting.
  • Month-End Processes: Coordinate month-end financial processes, preparation and posting of accruals, posting of clearing journals, etc.
  • Intercompany Transactions: Raise and receipt purchase orders for intercompany invoices and process intercompany / corporate recharge journals in a timely manner.
  • Forecasting: Update project forecast sheets and coordinate monthly forecasting process with the team.
  • Audit Support: Provide support for audits and investigations to ensure integrity of business processes and comply with John Holland internal controls.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare / collate documents and facilitate audit / review of project Actual Costs by clients as required.
  • Workforce Labour Reconciliations: Prepare, investigate and resolve discrepancies in workforce labour reconciliations.
  • Labour Journals: Process workforce labour journals and corrections.
  • Coding Accuracy: Identify and correct coding inaccuracies in Actual Costs.
  • Team Leadership: Manage / supervise project Finance Administration staff.

To Be Successful:

  • Prior accounting experience.
  • Qualifications in accounting.
  • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Experience in working on an infrastructure construction project (highly desirable).
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems – Excel intermediate.
  • Strong attention to detail.

About Our Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration ($80,000 - $110,000 per annum) with salary continuance and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Great leave benefits, including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave.

Multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and 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.

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland.

Flexible working arrangements that work for you, because we know flexibility means different things to different people.



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