Accountant - Senior

Location

Cooma

Posted

4 Days Ago

Timing

Staff - Permanent

Reference

21193

Accountant - Senior

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing accounts, budgeting and managing financial information. The role also involves supporting the Finance Director in overseeing FGJV’s finance functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or a related field

CA or CPA Qualification

White Card

Experience

Prior experience within a construction or infrastructure environment is preferred

Hands-on experience in Accounts Payable processes

Required Competencies

Demonstrates strong computer literacy and advanced capabilities across Microsoft Office Suite, with particular strength in Excel.

Familiarity with SAP or other large ERP systems

Knowledge of Australian finance standards

Banking system knowledge

Sound problem solving skills

Strong initiative and proactive nature

Key collaborative skills

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Sound time management skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Assist the Accounts and Cost Control functions and authorisations.

Assist with variance analysis across budgets, general ledger, and project reporting.

Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts.

Support the enhancement of management information systems and reporting frameworks.

Contribute to improvements in internal controls and procedures.

Monitor record-keeping practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Liaise with external auditors as needed to support audit processes.

Provide financial insights and support to internal stakeholders.

Conduct job costing analysis to aid project financial oversight.

Assist with general accounting operations and tasks.

Help maintain internal audit functions and reinforce control measures.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Qantas Club Membership discounts

Professional Development

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please .

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