Senior Project Accountant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia UGL Full time

We believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play.

About the role:

With a significant pipeline of opportunities identified across the Transport and Technology sectors, UGL are seeking to appoint an experienced Snr Project Accountant working in the major projects space based in Melbourne:

The primary purpose of the Snr Project Accountant is to business partner in all financial matters, providing information and advice to maximise the financial performance of the project.

Some of the key responsibilities are but not limited to:

  • Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports for the project as required in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
  • Provide the Finance Manager with financial assessments and information with which to ensure planning and budgeting activities meet Contract goals.
  • Accountable for ensuring the month end process is run in an efficient and timely manner, complying with time schedules as per set deadlines. Active hands on participation to ensure business unit meets all deadlines.
  • Prepare monthly project finance reports, including forecast to complete, explanations of variances to budgets and previous forecasts.
  • Review and analyse all actual costs/expenses against standard costs, identifying and investigating any discrepancies
  • To ensure accounting and cost controls are in place and effective.
  • Ensure accounting standards and policies are consistent and the business unit operates effective financial controls.

About You

  • CA or CPA qualification plus a relevant commercial/ finance/ business degree from an accredited institute preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years accounting experience on large scale project/s
  •  Experience with SAP is desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks and simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
  • Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

What we offer

  • Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing training for career progression
  • A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

What makes you right for UGL 

  • Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
  • Empower a united and collaborative culture
  • Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
  • Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
  • Genuine concern for safety

About Us

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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