Project Accountant

About us

Altrad is a trusted provider of expert construction and integrated maintenance solutions across Australia, with a strong track record across key sectors such as energy, mining, utilities, and defense. We are known for managing some of the nation's most critical projects.

We go beyond simply building, protecting, and extending asset life. We cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with our clients, allowing us to tailor solutions to their evolving needs and ensure their assets operate seamlessly for longer.

We are part of the Altrad Group, a global organisation with nearly 52,000 people across more than 50 countries and 120 subsidiaries operating in Europe, the Americas, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

About the role

Based in our Subiaco office, the role of  Project Accountant is the end‐to‐end cost management for internal and external reporting deadlines to support the Project Manager. With a direct reporting line to the Senior Project Accountant , the Project Accountant provides support across multiple areas including Progress Claims, Profit and Loss Reporting, Cost Re-forecasting, Risk Management and Commercial Analysis.

Your day-today responsibilities to include;

• Prepare progress claims for approval by Contract Managers/ Contract Owners and submit to Client
• Prepare cost allocations against approved budgets, and proactively report on potential budget overruns
• Provide stakeholders with information to facilitate appropriate allocation of costs as per agreed  Cost Breakdown Structure.
• Progressive compilation of revenue and cost accruals both internally and to the client.
• Continuous tracking of cost performance against agreed scope budgets.
• Track the receipt, and coordinate necessary approvals of project related supplier invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of Project Status Reports, recommendations/action improvement plan/remedial activity as necessary.
• Assist in detailed cost forecasts which compare spend against agreed annual budgets.
• Assist in cost analysis which provides accurate and on time information for internal and external stakeholders to make decisions as required.

About you

• Accounting qualification is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in project accounting techniques and forecasting.
• Experience in claim preparation on contract types such as schedule of rates, unit rates and lump sum
• Experience in the energy, mining and/or construction industry is desirable.
• Experience in utilizing SAP, ERP software such as PRONTO and PowerBI is desirable.
• Experience in analysing and reporting against large volumes of data.
• Be autonomous and self‐driven to complete tasks at hand whilst striving for continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency with the MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and ability to build models based on contract structures

Why you should work for Altrad

We provide the benefits you'd expect from a global company, but what makes us different?

• Our Opportunities: Embark on a thrilling journey with us, tackling diverse and exciting challenges on some of the world's most prominent resources, energy, and infrastructure projects.
• Our Vibrant Culture: Immerse yourself in a dynamic atmosphere where problem-solving is a way of life. Join a reliable and enthusiastic team that thrives on a 'can-do' spirit, making every workday an opportunity for growth and collaboration.
• Our Investment in You: Your success matters to us, and we're here to support your aspirations. Let us be your partner in reaching new heights and unlocking your full potential. Your journey to success starts here

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.