Project Finance Accountant - Yarra Trams JV

We require a highly driven Project Accountant to provide Finance support for the Yarra Trams Project, based in East Preston. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager - Victoria, this position will form part of the project leadership team and will business partner the Project Manager via strong financial management and business insights.  This position will have primary responsibility for the financial management of the Project Forecast Cost At Completion (FCAC) model, profit & loss, forecasts and budgets.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the accuracy of all financial and management reports, providing value-add commentary and analysis 
• Partner with Project Manager and Rail Finance Analyst to ensure project cost sub-category allocations are accurately reflected both in the general ledger (JDE) and Project Dashboards
• Business partnering with the Project Manager and Commercial Finance Manager - in decision support, planning, operational performance management and formulation, implementation and execution of the project Business Plan
• Work collaboratively across the wider finance and operations team to determine priorities, manage performance and continuously develop the function
• Project revenue recognition, project costs, invoicing, aged debtors, the ageing of Work in Progress, project variations and margin management
• Ensure general compliance with accounting standards, tax laws regulations and all compliance reporting;

You will have:

• Detailed understanding of project accounting principles and practices
• 5+ years’ experience, with significant portion in commercial finance roles including budgeting, planning and forecasting
• Solid project experience with a track record of delivering revenue and cost-out initiatives
• Previous experience in rail industry, heavy industrial or asset management services preferred
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting / Finance
• CA / CPA or similar qualification

Attractive remuneration of offer for the right candidate