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Senior Project Accountant
<p><strong>Project Accountant Opportunity - Join a Leading Infrastructure &amp; Construction Business</strong></p><p>Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the financial success of complex, large-scale projects? A leading infrastructure and construction company is seeking a <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to contribute their expertise to high-stakes initiatives. This dynamic role offers you the opportunity to work across diverse teams and provide critical financial insights that will drive strategic decision-making. If you're a detail-oriented finance professional with a flair for collaboration, commercial awareness, and technical precision - this is your chance to shine.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />Reporting directly to the <strong>Finance Lead - Project Accounting,</strong> you'll work closely with project managers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. In addition to overseeing financial planning and budgeting cycles, you'll help maintain the integrity of financial systems and controls.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, analyse, and deliver insightful financial and management reports.</li><li>Oversee financial planning and budgeting activities - monthly, quarterly, and annually.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy of general ledger systems and maintain robust financial controls.</li><li>Provide business managers with financial data to inform decisions, integrating forecasts and analszing long-term trends.</li><li>Manage statutory returns, compliance reports, and maintain strong audit trails.</li><li>Contribute to long-term financial strategies and forecasts, considering market and economic conditions.</li><li>Capitalize assets within the fixed asset register, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policy.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualifications:</strong> You hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA/CPA qualifications - or working towards certification - highly desirable).</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years in senior accounting roles, preferably within construction or infrastructure environments, with proven project accounting experience.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, liquidity forecasting, general ledger management, and Excel. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial insights across technical and non-technical teams.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A forward-thinking professional who thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments and has a collaborative approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Our Client?</strong><br />This is your chance to make an impact within a market-leading company, surrounded by passionate and skilled professionals. The role offers career growth opportunities, exposure to exciting projects, and the ability to refine your technical expertise while working within an innovative environment. We value team collaboration and the contributions of talented people like you.</p><p><strong>Apply now!</strong><br />Are you ready to advance your career as a <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Project Accountant</strong> while supporting transformational projects? Don't miss your chance! Apply today to join a company that's changing the infrastructure and construction landscape.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uMzA3OTUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
Project Accountant, Project Accounting, Forecast, budgetting, fixed assets, cap ex, Capital Expenditure
  • Western Australia, Western Australia
  • remote
  • Permanent placement
  • 135000 - 145000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Project Accountant Opportunity - Join a Leading Infrastructure &amp; Construction Business</strong></p><p>Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the financial success of complex, large-scale projects? A leading infrastructure and construction company is seeking a <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to contribute their expertise to high-stakes initiatives. This dynamic role offers you the opportunity to work across diverse teams and provide critical financial insights that will drive strategic decision-making. If you're a detail-oriented finance professional with a flair for collaboration, commercial awareness, and technical precision - this is your chance to shine.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />Reporting directly to the <strong>Finance Lead - Project Accounting,</strong> you'll work closely with project managers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. In addition to overseeing financial planning and budgeting cycles, you'll help maintain the integrity of financial systems and controls.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, analyse, and deliver insightful financial and management reports.</li><li>Oversee financial planning and budgeting activities - monthly, quarterly, and annually.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy of general ledger systems and maintain robust financial controls.</li><li>Provide business managers with financial data to inform decisions, integrating forecasts and analszing long-term trends.</li><li>Manage statutory returns, compliance reports, and maintain strong audit trails.</li><li>Contribute to long-term financial strategies and forecasts, considering market and economic conditions.</li><li>Capitalize assets within the fixed asset register, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policy.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualifications:</strong> You hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA/CPA qualifications - or working towards certification - highly desirable).</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years in senior accounting roles, preferably within construction or infrastructure environments, with proven project accounting experience.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, liquidity forecasting, general ledger management, and Excel. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial insights across technical and non-technical teams.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A forward-thinking professional who thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments and has a collaborative approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Our Client?</strong><br />This is your chance to make an impact within a market-leading company, surrounded by passionate and skilled professionals. The role offers career growth opportunities, exposure to exciting projects, and the ability to refine your technical expertise while working within an innovative environment. We value team collaboration and the contributions of talented people like you.</p><p><strong>Apply now!</strong><br />Are you ready to advance your career as a <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Project Accountant</strong> while supporting transformational projects? Don't miss your chance! Apply today to join a company that's changing the infrastructure and construction landscape.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uMzA3OTUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-10-13T08:56:34Z

Senior Project Accountant job in Western Australia | Robert Half